Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for St Cross events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in St Cross. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in St Cross?
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
How our paella catering works in St Cross
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Whether it is christenings and family gatherings and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella and more.
There may be a hall or club near St Cross if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evenings in St Cross stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- 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.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in St Cross? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in St Cross
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
St Cross: venues, travel and local tips
St Cross is about 1 mile south of Winchester, in Hampshire. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in St Cross. St Cross is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from St Cross to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Faith's Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Winchester station is about 1.3 miles away.
Paella catering in SO22 and SO23 is planned around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Edgar Road, Hubert Road and Grange Road. Close by, we cover events in Badger Farm (1 mile west), Stanmore (1 mile north-west), Winchester (1 mile north), Bar End (1 mile east) and Highcliffe (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Gurkha Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (0.9 miles north). Open spaces near St Cross include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Kings' School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn Public House (less than half a mile south)
FAQs for St Cross
Could we have live paella in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is St Cross from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in St Cross?
Yes, we do. St Cross is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
How much does paella catering cost in St Cross?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including St Cross.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is normally the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Also near St Cross
What else we do in St Cross
Occasions we cook for in St Cross
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St. Cross Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- 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