Portsmouth · England
Paella catering in PO5
We cater across all of the PO5 postcode district, which takes in Southsea, Landport and Portsea. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Planning an event in PO5?
Areas within PO5
Catering in PO5
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party 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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Areas we cover
Our paella catering in PO5
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around PO5. We are frequently asked to cater big birthdays and weddings, from canapés to evening food, with vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella.
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
What you will pay
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why hosts in PO5 choose us
- Catering across Portsmouth, including PO5
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Southsea
Around Southsea, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near St Edmund's Catholic School, Mayville High School and St Margaret of Scotland, among other places. Other local landmarks include Craneswater Junior School (less than half a mile north-west) and The Festing pub (less than half a mile north). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Fratton station, roughly 0.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Southsea include Milton Locks.
Live paella across PO5: what to know
Across PO5, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Southsea, Landport and Portsea to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. 4 of the places we cover in PO5 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.
Southsea: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Craneswater Junior School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.8 miles north. Evenings in Southsea stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is usually the most photographed pan.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know about other food at the event
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why live paella works
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Here are some of the events we cook for around PO5:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
PO5: your questions answered
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
- 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