Hampshire · England
Paella catering in GU52
We cook at events in every part of the GU52 postcode district, including Church Crookham and Fleet. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Planning an event in GU52?
Towns and villages in GU52
Our catering across GU52
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Our paella catering in GU52
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will recommend what fits your event. Popular choices include vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for retirement and leaving parties and staff parties and work lunches.
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Prices in GU52
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
What’s near Church Crookham
Around Church Crookham, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Court Moor School, Fleet Spiritualist Church and School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Basingbourne Park (0.9 miles west), Velmead Junior School (0.5 miles north-west) and The Foresters Inn (less than half a mile east). The closest station to Church Crookham is Fleet station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Church Crookham include Aunt's Pool and Aunt's Pool Hill.
Live paella across GU52: what to know
There are 2 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in GU52, so the setting can be anything from Fleet and Church Crookham to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Church Crookham: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Fleet Spiritualist Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Velmead Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Planning an evening event in Church Crookham? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What affects the price in GU52
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or GU52 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in GU52
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in GU52 book us for events such as:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and family gatherings
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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.
FAQs for GU52
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- 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