Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Bedhampton, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Bedhampton.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden get-togethers
Live paella catering in Bedhampton
About our paella catering in Bedhampton
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own. We cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice, and we are regularly asked to cater community events and fairs and anniversaries and engagement parties.
In a smaller place like Bedhampton, a garden party is frequently the simplest option: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Questions from Bedhampton
How far is Bedhampton from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Nicholas Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Bedhampton until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Bedhampton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Live paella in Bedhampton: local details
Bedhampton is about 1 mile south-west of Havant, in Hampshire. Across the PO9 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Nicholas Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bidbury Junior School, can book us as a food stall. The coast is within about 6 miles of Bedhampton, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your event is in PO9, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Palk Road, Knox Road and Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Bedhampton, we also cover Farlington (1 mile south-west), Purbrook (2 miles north-west), Drayton (2 miles west), Widley (2 miles west) and Waterlooville (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (7 miles south-west), Fareham (8 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (11 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Bedhampton includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Havant College (0.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Golden Lion pub (within half a mile east)
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bedhampton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Bedhampton
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Bedhampton
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
- 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