Hampshire · England
Paella Catering in Townsend
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 makes the food a highlight of your event in Townsend.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Live paella catering in Townsend
Paella catering for your event in Townsend
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include company summer parties and retirement and leaving parties, with vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice.
For a rural spot like Townsend, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Live paella in Townsend: local details
Townsend is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG26, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Hurst School, can book us as a food stall. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Catherine, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Paella catering in RG26 is planned around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Wolverton Common (1 mile north), Axmansford (2 miles north), West Heath (2 miles east), Ramsdell (2 miles south-east) and Baughurst (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east) and Popley (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (4.5 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon Public House (less than half a mile east)
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why choose live paella in Townsend?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across Hampshire, including Townsend
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we usually call guests over.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Towns and villages near Townsend
Also in Townsend
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Events we cater in Townsend
There’s no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
In Townsend and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, Midgham station is about 4.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
Townsend questions
Is Townsend too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Townsend for guests?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you come to Townsend?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Townsend and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. In Townsend, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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- 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