Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Welborne events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Welborne.
- Birthday celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Live paella catering in Welborne
Paella catering in Welborne, made fresh on the day
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthday parties and garden get-togethers.
In a rural place like Welborne, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Welborne? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Questions from Welborne
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Welborne close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much does paella catering cost in Welborne?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Paella catering around Welborne
Welborne is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Welborne, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Francis, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 1.9 miles south. Welborne is within about 6 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Paella catering in PO17 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Welborne for paella catering include Crockerhill (1 mile east), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south-east), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and Fareham (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Welborne includes Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Local pubs include The Miners Arms (0.9 miles south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Make sure each pan is labelled
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
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A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in Welborne until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
What affects the price in Welborne
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Planning paella catering in Welborne? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in 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