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Live paella catering in Stonymarsh, Hampshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Stonymarsh: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
Live paella catering in Stonymarsh
How our paella catering works in Stonymarsh
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. We cook seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts and evening food and family celebrations and christenings.
For a rural spot like Stonymarsh, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in Stonymarsh until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting 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.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
For event organisers in Stonymarsh
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Occasions we cook for in Stonymarsh
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Naming days and family parties
Nearby historic houses include Mottisfont Abbey (0.5 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Also near Stonymarsh
Also in Stonymarsh
Live paella in Stonymarsh: local details
Stonymarsh is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO51, we will come to your venue or garden. Stonymarsh is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.1 miles west. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Paella catering in SO51 is planned around your venue. Nearby, we also cater events in Mottisfont (1 mile west), Michelmersh (1 mile south-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-west), Dunbridge (1 mile south-west) and Timsbury (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south). The countryside around Stonymarsh includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (0.5 miles south)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Tell us what else is being served
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Stonymarsh questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Andrew: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Stonymarsh?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Will there be enough food?
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.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
- 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