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Live paella catering in Segensworth, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Segensworth.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Segensworth?
Paella catering in Segensworth, cooked live
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. Whether it’s birthday celebrations and office lunches and staff parties, we can cook seafood paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella and more.
In a small place like Segensworth, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Around midsummer it stays light in Segensworth until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Segensworth: venues, travel and local tips
Segensworth is about 3 miles north-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the PO15 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Segensworth to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St John, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Segensworth is within about 3 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO15 and SO31. From Witherbed Lane, Brunel Way and Concorde Way or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Segensworth for paella catering include Titchfield Park (1 mile south), Park Gate (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-west), Whiteley (1 mile north) and Titchfield Common (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
A little further out are Fareham Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and St Andrew's Castle (3.2 miles west). Not far away are Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (1.3 miles south-east)
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Segensworth
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Common questions in Segensworth
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you come to Segensworth?
Yes, we do. Segensworth is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Also near Segensworth
Also in Segensworth
Who books paella catering in Segensworth?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Segensworth:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 0.9 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- What happens if it rains
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Segensworth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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