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Paella catering in PO1
Live paella catering across PO1, covering Landport, Portsea and Portsmouth Point. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across PO1
Where we cater in PO1
Our catering across PO1
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in Portsmouth
All places in Portsmouth
Every area we cover
Paella catering in PO1: what to expect
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. On the menu are paella Valenciana, vegan paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and family celebrations and christenings.
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Pricing in PO1
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why hosts in PO1 choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Landport
Locally, our events take us close to Alexandra Park, St Edmund's Catholic School and The Painters Arms and the streets around them. Nearby too are Church of All Saints (under half a mile north), St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south) and Ark Dickens Primary Academy (within half a mile north-east). Landport has its own railway station: Portsmouth & Southsea station. Other landmarks nearby include Southsea Castle (1.7 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (within half a mile west). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.4 miles south)
Catering events across PO1
Across PO1, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Southsea, Milton and Landport or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. Around 11 places in PO1 are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.
Landport: For guests coming by train, Landport has its own station, Portsmouth & Southsea station. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Around midsummer it stays light in Landport until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about other food at the event
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Is live paella right for you?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in PO1, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Events we cater in PO1
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Your questions about paella catering in PO1
What if the weather’s bad?
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.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting 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