Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Shootash events
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 Shootash.
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering near Shootash
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. In Shootash, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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How our paella catering works in Shootash
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We are frequently asked to cater garden get-togethers and birthday celebrations, with chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegan paella.
Somewhere like Shootash, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
Towns and villages near Shootash
Other catering in Shootash
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Shootash hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Shootash and the whole of Hampshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Shootash
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Paella catering around Shootash
Shootash is about 3 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO51 area, we can bring the pans to you. Shootash is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Shootash to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Romsey station is about 2.4 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Wherever your event is in SO51, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Shootash for paella catering include The Frenches (1 mile west), Plaitford Green (2 miles west), East Wellow (2 miles south), West Wellow (2 miles south-west) and Blackhill (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles east) and King Johns House (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south-east)
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Common questions in Shootash
Which station should guests use for Shootash?
Romsey station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For event organisers in Shootash
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What affects the price in Shootash
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Send us the date, your venue or SO51 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
- 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