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Paella catering in RG28
We cook at events in every part of the RG28 postcode district, which takes in Whitchurch, Freefolk and Laverstoke. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Live paella across RG28
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Events we cater in RG28
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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About paella catering in RG28
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in RG28. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving black rice, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Prices in RG28
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in RG28? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Whitchurch
Events here are often close to Testbourne Community School, Whitchurch Church of England Primary School and The Red House Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 0.5 miles north.
Catering events across RG28
RG28 covers everything from Whitchurch, Freefolk and Laverstoke to 6 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Whitchurch: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Whitchurch Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Hallows, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Around midsummer it stays light in Whitchurch until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
Questions to ask before booking
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Why live paella works
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In RG28, people book us for occasions like:
- Company summer parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
RG28 questions
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
- 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