Hampshire · England
Paella Catering in Timsbury
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Timsbury and across Hampshire.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering near Timsbury
About our paella catering in Timsbury
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. For staff parties and work lunches and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
Somewhere as small as Timsbury, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Timsbury: venues, travel and local tips
Timsbury is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO51, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Mottisfont Abbey (1.6 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. 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.
We cover events in every part of the SO51 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Mannyngham Way, The Milburns and New Road. For events just outside Timsbury, we cover Michelmersh (1 mile north), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Mottisfont (2 miles north-west) and Dunbridge (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.5 miles south). The countryside around Timsbury includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Timsbury include The Romsey School (2.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Malthouse Inn (within half a mile west)
Why choose live paella in Timsbury?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Let us know about other food at the event
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Timsbury
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Occasions we cook for in Timsbury
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.8 miles west.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Questions from Timsbury
Which station should guests use for Timsbury?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
Is Timsbury close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. In Timsbury, 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. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Timsbury? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Places near Timsbury
What else we do in Timsbury
- 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