Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Tourner Bury, Hampshire
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Tourner Bury and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering in Tourner Bury
About our paella catering in Tourner Bury
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. Popular choices include vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we are often booked for company summer parties and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a rural place like Tourner Bury, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Live paella or other catering?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See How we price And The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Tourner Bury
What else we do in Tourner Bury
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What affects the price in Tourner Bury
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
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.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Tell us what else is being served
- Have seats for most of your guests
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Live paella in Tourner Bury: local details
Tourner Bury is about 1 mile north-east of South Hayling, in Hampshire. For an event in Tourner Bury, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Warblington station is about 4.1 miles away. Historic houses near Tourner Bury include Warblington Castle (3.5 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Tourner Bury is within about 2 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Anywhere in PO11, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Tournerbury Lane, St Benedict Road and Beech Grove, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Tourner Bury, we also cover South Hayling (1 mile south-west), West Town (1 mile west), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north-west) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Eastney Beam Engine House (3.6 miles west) and St James Hospital (3.8 miles west). The countryside around Tourner Bury includes Hayling Billy.
- Nearby schools include The Hayling College (0.5 miles west) and The Hayling College (0.5 miles west)
Questions from Tourner Bury
Do you come out to small places like Tourner Bury?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: 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. Send us the reception address.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Tourner Bury until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tourner Bury
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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