Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Enham Alamein events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Enham Alamein and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
Planning an event in Enham Alamein?
Paella catering in Enham Alamein, made fresh on the day
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it’s served straight from the pan. On the menu are seafood paella, black rice and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for leaving dos and retirements and naming days and family parties.
Somewhere as small as Enham Alamein, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Occasions we cook for in Enham Alamein
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Enham Alamein and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 2.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us what else is being served
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
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.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Also near Enham Alamein
Other catering in Enham Alamein
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning live paella in Enham Alamein
Enham Alamein is about 2 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. For an event in Enham Alamein, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Enham Alamein to Southampton (23 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Saint George, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
For paella catering in SP11, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Newbury Road, Montgomery Road and Kings Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Upper Enham (1 mile north), Knights Enham (1 mile south), Little London (1 mile north-east), Smannell (1 mile east) and East Anton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Kempshott (14 miles east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Harrow Way Community School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles west)
Enham Alamein questions
Is Enham Alamein close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
We’re having a ceremony at Saint George: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How much does paella catering cost in Enham Alamein?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evenings in Enham Alamein stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Enham Alamein? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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- 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