Hampshire · England
Paella Catering in Shipton Bellinger
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Shipton Bellinger.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Live paella catering in Shipton Bellinger
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
How our paella catering works in Shipton Bellinger
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it is served straight from the pan. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer garden parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
In a small place like Shipton Bellinger, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Also near Shipton Bellinger
Also in Shipton Bellinger
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Planning live paella in Shipton Bellinger
Shipton Bellinger is in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP9, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Shipton Bellinger to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Shipton Bellinger Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 3.4 miles south-east.
For paella catering in SP9, we plan around your venue and your guests. From High Street, Gardeners Green and Hedges Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Tidworth (2 miles north), Perham Down (3 miles north-east), Kimpton (3 miles east), Great Shoddesden (4 miles north-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (15 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (10 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shipton Bellinger include Beacon Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Boot Inn (within half a mile east)
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Shipton Bellinger? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; 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 early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
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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Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Shipton Bellinger
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose paella catering in Shipton Bellinger?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Shipton Bellinger and Hampshire:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and family parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the price includes, item by item
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Shipton Bellinger questions
Which station should guests use for Shipton Bellinger?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Is Shipton Bellinger too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
- 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