Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Buriton, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Buriton.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big birthdays
Paella catering near Buriton
Paella catering in Buriton, cooked live
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is what we bring to events in Buriton. Whether it is weddings, from canapés to evening food and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
In a small place like Buriton, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Buriton
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Hampshire, including Buriton
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Who books paella catering in Buriton?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Naming days and family parties
- Summer garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Staff parties and work lunches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 2.1 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Around midsummer it stays light in Buriton until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Live paella in Buriton: local details
Buriton is about 2 miles south of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Buriton or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Buriton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Buriton to Southampton (20 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Nearby historic houses include Uppark (3 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Buriton is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in GU31, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include High Street, Heatherfield and Petersfield Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Buriton for paella catering include Weston (1 mile north-west), Nursted (2 miles east), Ramsdean (2 miles north-west), Chalton (3 miles south) and Blendworth (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (8 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (5 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north) and Waterlooville (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bear Museum (1.8 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Buriton include Head Down.
- Schools near Buriton include The Petersfield School (1.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Nest pub (within half a mile west)
Questions from Buriton
Is Buriton close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Can you cook in Ditcham Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cover Buriton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Buriton is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Put allergy details in writing
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Have seats for most of your guests
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Buriton
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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