Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Bramshaw events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Bramshaw and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering near Bramshaw
How our paella catering works in Bramshaw
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we’re frequently booked for retirement celebrations and staff parties and work lunches.
Somewhere as small as Bramshaw, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Put allergy details in writing
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Events we cater in Bramshaw
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Company summer parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Bramshaw: venues, travel and local tips
Bramshaw is about 5 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Bramshaw, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bramshaw. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Bramshaw include Landford Manor (2.3 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Bramshaw, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO43. With the B3079 close by, Bramshaw is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover events in Canada (2 miles north-east), Brook (2 miles south) and Wittensford (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (12 miles east), Totton (5 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles east), Hedge End (14 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Bramshaw includes Copythorne Common.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Your questions about paella catering in Bramshaw
Do you come out to small places like Bramshaw?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Around midsummer it stays light in Bramshaw until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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