Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Sheet events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Sheet. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering near Sheet
Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
How our paella catering works in Sheet
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. Popular choices include vegetable paella, vegan paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts and evening food and summer garden parties.
Somewhere like Sheet, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Occasions we cook for in Sheet
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.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Sheet book us for events such as:
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.1 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
Paella catering around Sheet
Sheet is about 1 mile north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Sheet and nearby villages. Sheet is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 22 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Uppark (4.5 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Sheet, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the GU32 and GU31 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Mill Lane, Village Street and Farnham Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For events just outside Sheet, we cover Petersfield (1 mile south-west), Steep (1 mile north-west), Steep Marsh (1 mile north-west), Stroud (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (11 miles south), Horndean (8 miles south-west), Alton (10 miles north), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Purbrook (11 miles south-west) and Bordon (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Petersfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Bear Museum (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Sheet includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Schools near Sheet include Churcher's College (0.6 miles south-west) and The Petersfield School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head pub (less than half a mile south)
Common questions in Sheet
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Sheet for guests?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you come to Sheet?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Sheet and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Also near Sheet
Other catering in Sheet
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evenings in Sheet stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us what else is being served
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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