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Paella Catering for Wells-in-the-Field events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Wells-in-the-Field. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Book paella catering in Wells-in-the-Field
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Hampshire, including Wells-in-the-Field
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Paella catering for your event in Wells-in-the-Field
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately. On the menu are black rice, paella Valenciana and mixed paella, and we’re frequently booked for big birthdays and garden parties and summer barbecues.
In a small place like Wells-in-the-Field, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Wells-in-the-Field questions
How far is Wells-in-the-Field from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Wells-in-the-Field 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.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Where we can cook in Wells-in-the-Field
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Wells-in-the-Field
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
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How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Planning an evening event in Wells-in-the-Field? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Wells-in-the-Field? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella catering around Wells-in-the-Field
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Wells-in-the-Field to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 21 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Whitchurch Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Nicholas' Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Paella catering in RG28 is planned around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Priory Lane and London Road. Close by, we cover events in Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
- Schools near Wells-in-the-Field include Testbourne Community School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Railway Hotel (1 mile west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Why choose paella catering in Wells-in-the-Field?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
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