Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for East Meon events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in East Meon and the surrounding area.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering in East Meon
How our paella catering works in East Meon
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and big birthdays.
In a hamlet or village like East Meon, 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 bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in East Meon? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in East Meon until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in East Meon
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Common questions in East Meon
How far is East Meon from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Planning live paella in East Meon
East Meon is about 4 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of East Meon to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Petersfield station is about 4.1 miles away. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of East Meon, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the GU32 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Chapel Street and Temple Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Clanfield (4 miles south), Catherington (5 miles south), Hambledon (5 miles south-west), Lovedean (6 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (9 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles east). The countryside around East Meon includes Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include The George Inn (under half a mile north-east)
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What affects the price in East Meon
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in East Meon
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
Why choose paella catering in East Meon?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s typically the most photographed pan.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans 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