Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Stubbington events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Stubbington: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering in Stubbington
Stubbington: venues, travel and local tips
Stubbington is about 2 miles south-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Stubbington, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Stubbington. Stubbington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Stubbington to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Holy Rood Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north-east. The coast is within about 5 miles of Stubbington, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO14 and PO13, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Croftlands Avenue and Bells Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Hill Head (1 mile south-west), Little Posbrook (1 mile north-west), Titchfield (2 miles north-west), Catisfield (2 miles north) and Heathfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (3 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Totton (14 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Stubbington includes West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Stubbington House School (within half a mile north-east) and Crofton School (0.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Osborne View pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Paella catering in Stubbington, cooked live
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own. For fairs, fêtes and festivals and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
In and around Stubbington, gardens and local halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Questions from Stubbington
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How far is Stubbington from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stubbington.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Who books paella catering in Stubbington?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Stubbington, people book us for events such as:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Crofton Anne Dale Junior School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
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. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Places near Stubbington
Also in Stubbington
Where we can cook in Stubbington
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Evenings in Stubbington stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- 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 paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us what else is being served
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we generally call guests over.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
- 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