Portsmouth · England
Paella Catering for Rudmore events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Rudmore.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering near Rudmore
FAQs for Rudmore
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Grapes?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Rudmore close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you cover Rudmore?
We do. We cook at events in Rudmore and across Portsmouth. Send us your date to check availability.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Paella catering for your event in Rudmore
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. It’s why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Whether it’s summer garden parties and birthday celebrations, we can cook seafood paella, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
A place like Rudmore frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Rudmore (PO2, PO1)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
More for events in Rudmore
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events we cater in Rudmore
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Rudmore, people book us for occasions like:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
Parks such as Alexandra Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Send allergies to us in writing
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. Planning an evening event in Rudmore? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Rudmore: venues, travel and local tips
Rudmore is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Tell us where your event in Rudmore will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Rudmore is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we cook. Our events stretch from Rudmore to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The Flying Bull Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Grapes, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The coast is within about 3 miles of Rudmore, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO2 and PO1, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Knox Road, Wharf Road and Croft Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Rudmore sits on or near the M275 and A2047, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. For events just outside Rudmore, we cover North End (1 mile north-east), Tipner (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Copnor (1 mile east).
Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Southsea (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Rudmore includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Rudmore include Mayfield School (0.7 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Admiral Drake pub (within half a mile south-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff