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Paella catering in SP5
Paella, tapas and desserts across SP5, from Cowesfield Gate. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across SP5
Places in SP5
What we do in SP5
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby postcode districts
Elsewhere in Hampshire
Towns and villages in Hampshire
Areas we cover
Paella catering across SP5
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around SP5. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and christenings and family gatherings, with vegetable paella, vegan paella and black rice.
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Pricing in SP5
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why hosts in SP5 choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in SP5 and across Hampshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Local landmarks in Cowesfield Gate
Cowesfield Gate’s nearest station is Dean station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west. A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (5.7 miles east).
Catering events across SP5
Across SP5, we cook in 1 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Cowesfield Gate to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Cowesfield Gate: Nearby historic houses include Landford Manor (2.3 miles south) and Mottisfont Abbey (3.8 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For guests coming by train, Dean station is about 2.4 miles away. Around midsummer it stays light in Cowesfield Gate 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.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
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
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why live paella works
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Company summer parties
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count adults and children separately
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
FAQs for SP5
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
- 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