Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Titchfield Park, Hampshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Titchfield Park: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Birthday celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Book paella catering in Titchfield Park
Paella catering in Titchfield Park, made fresh on the day
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella, and we’re often booked for staff parties and work lunches and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
For a rural spot like Titchfield Park, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Planning live paella in Titchfield Park
Titchfield Park is about 2 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Titchfield Park. Titchfield Park is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Titchfield Park to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St John, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Titchfield Park is within about 3 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover events in every part of the PO15 and PO14 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Segensworth Road, Titchfield Grange and Westway. For events just outside Titchfield Park, we cover Segensworth (1 mile north), Titchfield Common (1 mile south-west), Titchfield (1 mile south), Locks Heath (1 mile west) and Catisfield (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Horndean (11 miles east) and Totton (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Andrew's Castle (3.3 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3 miles east). Not far away are Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (1 mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Fishermans Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
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Titchfield Park questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is Titchfield Park close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. Around midsummer it stays light in Titchfield Park until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
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 will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Titchfield Park
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Paella compared with other options
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. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Who books paella catering in Titchfield Park?
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
- 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