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Paella Catering in Wildmoor
Looking for paella catering in Wildmoor? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering near Wildmoor
Paella catering in Wildmoor, cooked live
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. That’s why it works for so many events. For retirement celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella.
In a rural place like Wildmoor, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
What affects the price in Wildmoor
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Give us separate numbers for children
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evenings in Wildmoor stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
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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Where we can cook in Wildmoor
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planning live paella in Wildmoor
Wildmoor is about 4 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the RG27 area, we can bring the pans to you. Wildmoor is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Wildmoor to Reading (10 miles away).
Historic houses near Wildmoor include The Vyne (3 miles west) and Stratfield Saye House (3.6 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St. Leonard, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cover events in every part of RG27. Other places close to Wildmoor for paella catering include Chineham (1 mile west), Water End (2 miles south), Andwell (2 miles south), Old Basing (2 miles south-west) and Lychpit (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles south-west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Festival Place (3.7 miles south-west) and Basing House (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Wildmoor includes The Mill Field.
For event organisers in Wildmoor
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Perfect for your event in Wildmoor
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings and evening receptions
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Loddon School, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
Places near Wildmoor
Other catering in Wildmoor
Common questions in Wildmoor
Is Wildmoor too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St. Leonard: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you cater in Wildmoor?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Wildmoor and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Why choose live paella in Wildmoor?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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