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Paella catering in GU51
We cook at events in every part of the GU51 postcode district, including Fleet, Elvetham Heath and Crookham Village. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Live paella across GU51
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Events we cater in GU51
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
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Paella catering across GU51
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around GU51. We are often asked to cater anniversary celebrations and milestone birthday parties, with vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella.
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Prices in GU51
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU51 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Around Fleet
Locally, our events take us close to Heatherside Junior School, The Prince of Wales pub and Oakley Park. Other local landmarks include Fleet Methodist Church (less than half a mile west), Court Moor School (less than half a mile south-west) and School (0.5 miles north). The closest station to Fleet is Fleet station, roughly 1.2 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.9 miles east) and Fleet Community Hospital (1 mile north-west). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Hitches Hill.
Catering events across GU51
From Fleet, Cove and Elvetham Heath to 2 villages and hamlets, events across GU51 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Fleet: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Oakley Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Heatherside Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Planning an evening event in Fleet? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
For event organisers in GU51
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Occasions we cook for in GU51
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
GU51 questions
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including GU51.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
- 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