Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Trotton Marsh events
Looking for paella catering in Trotton Marsh? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement celebrations
Paella catering near Trotton Marsh
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Trotton Marsh
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
How our paella catering works in Trotton Marsh
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. On the menu are vegan paella, black rice and paella Valenciana, and we’re frequently booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
In a hamlet or village like Trotton Marsh, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. In Trotton Marsh, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
What affects the price in Trotton Marsh
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Trotton Marsh questions
Which station should guests use for Trotton Marsh?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is Trotton Marsh too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Trotton Marsh and the whole of Hampshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Paella catering around Trotton Marsh
Trotton Marsh is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For an event in Trotton Marsh, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Trotton Marsh is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (4.2 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The South Downs National Park is within about 4 miles of Trotton Marsh. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across GU30 and GU31. We also cook at events in Borden (1 mile west), Milland (1 mile north), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Rogate (2 miles south-west) and Rake (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Midhurst Museum (4 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Trotton Marsh includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Should I cook it 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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Why choose paella catering in Trotton Marsh?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Trotton Marsh and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Company summer parties
For guests coming by train, Liphook station is about 3.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
Also in Trotton Marsh
- 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