Portsmouth · England
Paella Party Catering for Rudmore events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Rudmore.
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering in Rudmore
FAQs for Rudmore
How far is Rudmore from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cover Rudmore?
We do. Rudmore is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How our paella party catering works in Rudmore
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for wakes and celebrations of life and big birthdays.
For a party in Rudmore, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll do the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Rudmore (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella party catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Parties in Rudmore: gardens, venues and local tips
Rudmore is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Across the PO2 area, we can cook for your guests. Rudmore is one of 19 places in Portsmouth we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Portsmouth & Southsea station is about 1.1 miles away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Grapes, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Here we cover the PO2 and PO1 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Knox Road, Wharf Road and Croft Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Rudmore include the M275 and A2047, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include North End (1 mile north-east), Tipner (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Copnor (1 mile east).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Southsea (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Rudmore includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Mayfield School (0.7 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include The Admiral Drake pub (within half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Rudmore
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.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Other catering in Rudmore
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Events we cater in Rudmore
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Rudmore book us for occasions like:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Local halls and clubs near Rudmore are an option if the garden is small.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Rudmore until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have cover ready for a shower
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
- 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