Hampshire · England
Paella catering in SP9
Planning an event in SP9? We cook in Tidworth and Shipton Bellinger and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Paella catering in SP9
Places in SP9
Our catering across SP9
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
Districts next door
More in Hampshire
Towns and villages in Hampshire
Every area we cover
Paella catering across SP9
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. On the menu are black rice, paella Valenciana and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for retirement and leaving parties and big birthdays.
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
What you will pay
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why hosts in SP9 choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in SP9 and across Hampshire
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Tidworth
Around Tidworth, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near The Wellington Academy, Clarendon Infants' School and Church of the Holy Trinity. A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill.
Catering events across SP9
From Tidworth and Shipton Bellinger to 1 villages and hamlets, events across SP9 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Tidworth: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like The Wellington Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Planning an evening event in Tidworth? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Events we cater in SP9
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Garden get-togethers
Common questions in SP9
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
- 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