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Paella Catering in Wecock Farm
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Wecock Farm.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Paella catering in Wecock Farm
Paella catering in Wecock Farm, made fresh on the day
There is something generous about paella: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and we’re often booked for big birthdays and naming days and family parties.
In and around Wecock Farm, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Occasions we cook for in Wecock Farm
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Woodcroft Primary, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
Nearby places to Wecock Farm
Also in Wecock Farm
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. In Wecock Farm, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Wecock Farm: venues, travel and local tips
Wecock Farm is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Events in Wecock Farm are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Wecock Farm to Southampton (16 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Hart Plain Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Historic houses near Wecock Farm include Warblington Castle (4.8 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Wherever your event is in PO8 and PO7, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Stone Road, Milton Road and Eagle Avenue or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Anmore (1 mile west), Lovedean (1 mile north), Horndean (1 mile north-east), Denmead (2 miles west) and Catherington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Wecock Farm includes Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include The Cowplain School (0.6 miles south-east)
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Why choose live paella in Wecock Farm?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Wecock Farm and the whole of Hampshire
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
For event organisers in Wecock Farm
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
FAQs for Wecock Farm
We’re having a ceremony at The Hart Plain Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Wecock Farm for guests?
Rowlands Castle station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater in Wecock Farm?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Wecock Farm is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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