Hampshire · England
Paella catering in GU31
We cook at events in every part of the GU31 postcode district, including Petersfield, Buriton and South Harting. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Paella catering in GU31
Areas within GU31
- Petersfield
- Buriton
- South Harting
- East Harting
- Rogate
- Dumpford
- Chithurst
- Nursted
- Nyewood
- Trotton
- Sheet
- Durford Wood
- Trotton Marsh
Events we cater in GU31
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in Hampshire
Every town in Hampshire
Areas we cover
About paella catering in GU31
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Popular choices include black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we are often booked for fairs, fêtes and festivals and summer garden parties.
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
What it costs in GU31
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why hosts in GU31 choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover GU31 and the whole of Hampshire
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Local landmarks in Petersfield
Around Petersfield, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Petersfield Infant School, The White Hart pub and Morton House School, among other places. Nearby too are St Peter's Church (under half a mile south-west) and The Petersfield School (within half a mile south-west). Petersfield has its own railway station: Petersfield station. Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (under half a mile south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Petersfield include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Live paella across GU31: what to know
Across GU31, we cook in 3 towns and 12 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Petersfield, Buriton and Sheet to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. The South Downs National Park is within easy reach of places across GU31, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.
Petersfield: Nearby historic houses include Uppark (4.1 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Peter's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Around midsummer it stays light in Petersfield until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us what else is being served
- Put allergy details in writing
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Your questions about paella catering in GU31
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
- 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