Hampshire · England
Paella Catering in Titchfield
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Titchfield.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
Live paella catering in Titchfield
Planning live paella in Titchfield
Titchfield is about 2 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Titchfield and nearby villages. Titchfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Titchfield to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Fareham station is about 2 miles away. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Peter, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Titchfield is within about 4 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For paella catering in PO14 and PO15, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Sandy Lane and Garstons Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Titchfield, we also cover Catisfield (1 mile east), Little Posbrook (1 mile south), Titchfield Park (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile east) and Titchfield Common (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles north-east) and Totton (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Schools near Titchfield include The Henry Cort Community College (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include West End House (within half a mile north-east)
About our paella catering in Titchfield
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Whether it’s staff parties and work lunches and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of paella Valenciana, black rice and seafood paella.
In a small place like Titchfield, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. 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. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Who books paella catering in Titchfield?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Titchfield, people book us for events such as:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Titchfield Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from Titchfield
Is Titchfield close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Titchfield for guests?
Fareham station, about 2 miles east of the centre.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Titchfield
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in Titchfield until about 9:20pm; 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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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