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Paella catering in PO4
Paella, tapas and desserts across PO4, covering Milton, Portsmouth and Southsea. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
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What we do in PO4
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering in PO4: what to expect
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include vegetable paella, black rice and paella Valenciana, and we’re frequently booked for wedding breakfasts and evening food and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving.
- 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 PO4
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Landmarks near Milton
We cook for events around St Edmund's Catholic School, Meon Junior School and The Milton Arms and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of St James (within half a mile south-east) and Mary Rose School (less than half a mile south-east). The closest station to Milton is Fratton station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St. Mary's Hospital (less than half a mile north-west) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Milton includes Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.7 miles south-west)
Live paella across PO4: what to know
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in PO4, so whether your event is in Southsea, Milton and Baffins or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Around 6 places in PO4 are close to the coast, so we frequently plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.
Milton: For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.6 miles west. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St James, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Evenings in Milton stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
What affects the price in PO4
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in PO4? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Who books paella catering?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Big birthdays
Common questions in PO4
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much does paella catering cost in PO4?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
- 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