Hampshire · England
Paella catering in SO20
We cater across all of the SO20 postcode district, including Broughton, Kentsboro and King's Somborne. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Planning an event in SO20?
Places in SO20
- Broughton
- Kentsboro
- King's Somborne
- Chilbolton
- Over Wallop
- Nether Wallop
- Stockbridge
- Houghton
- Middle Wallop
- Little Somborne
- Up Somborne
- Horsebridge
- Leckford
- Longstock
- Ashley
- Hyde
- Highcliffe
- Winnall
Catering in SO20
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
Neighbouring districts
Elsewhere in Hampshire
Every town in Hampshire
Areas we cover
Paella catering across SO20
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. We cook black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana, and typical bookings are for company summer parties and family celebrations and christenings.
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Prices in SO20
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why hosts in SO20 choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Landmarks near Broughton
Around Broughton, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Broughton Primary School, Church of St Mary the Virgin and The Tally Ho Public House, among other places. The closest station to Broughton is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, roughly 4.3 miles south of the centre.
Live paella across SO20: what to know
There are 3 towns and 15 villages and hamlets in SO20, so whether your event is in Hyde, Highcliffe and Winnall or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Broughton: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Broughton Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Evenings in Broughton stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Count adults and children separately
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Ask for labels on each pan
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
Send us the date, your venue or SO20 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
SO20 questions
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
- 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