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Paella catering in PO39
Planning an event in PO39? We cook in Totland and Colwell and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Live paella across PO39
Towns and villages in PO39
Events we cater in PO39
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- All catering
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Paella catering in PO39: what to expect
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and engagement and anniversary parties, serving mixed paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella.
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Pricing in PO39
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why hosts in PO39 choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
What’s near Totland
Events here are frequently close to Colwell Bay Inn, Christ Church and St Saviour's Catholic Primary School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Dimbola Museum And Galleries (1.2 miles south-east) and Yarmouth Castle (2.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Totland includes Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve and Tennyson Down.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Medina (less than half a mile north)
Paella catering in PO39: local guide
From Totland and Colwell to 1 villages and hamlets, events across PO39 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Totland: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Christ Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Saviour's Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Around midsummer it stays light in Totland until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:05pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Ask for labels on each pan
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Is live paella right for you?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in PO39? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Your questions about paella catering in PO39
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
- 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