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Paella Catering in Chalton
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Chalton and the surrounding area.
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Paella catering in Chalton
Paella catering for your event in Chalton
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Chalton. We cook paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and retirement and leaving parties.
In a hamlet or village like Chalton, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Chalton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose paella catering in Chalton?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
In Chalton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Historic houses near Chalton include Uppark (3.2 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Chalton
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
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About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Chalton
- We cover Chalton and the whole of Hampshire
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Count adults and children separately
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
For event organisers in Chalton
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chalton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Chalton: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Chalton?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Chalton?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
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.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Does paella work for big events?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
What seafood can we have?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Paella catering around Chalton
Chalton is about 3 miles north-east of Horndean, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Chalton or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Chalton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Chalton to Southampton (19 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Michael, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Rowlands Castle station is about 3.1 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Chalton, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over PO8. Nearby, we also cater events in Blendworth (2 miles south-west), Buriton (3 miles north), Forestside (3 miles south-east), West Marden (3 miles south-east) and Weston (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (12 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Fareham (12 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (15 miles west).
A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evenings in Chalton stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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