Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Farnborough, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Farnborough and the surrounding area.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Farnborough
Catering an event in Farnborough
Farnborough is about 31 miles south-west of City of Westminster, in Hampshire. Events in Farnborough are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Farnborough is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Parks such as Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Tower Hill Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU14, GU11 and GU17. That could mean an event in a garden on Wallis Square, Church Road West and Longleat Square. Being close to the A325 and A327, Farnborough is simple for us to get to for your event. We also cook at events in Cove (1 mile west), North Camp (1 mile south-east), Southwood (1 mile west), Mytchett (2 miles east) and Ash Vale (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Fleet (3 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles south-west), Yateley (4 miles north-west), Bordon (13 miles south) and Hook (8 miles west). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Farnborough has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Well-known places in the area include Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Ball Hill.
- Schools near Farnborough include Cove School (0.6 miles north-west) and Henry Tyndale School (1.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tilly Shilling pub (under half a mile east)
- Local facilities include National Aerospace Library (0.8 miles south-east)
How our paella catering works in Farnborough
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Farnborough. We are often asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and festivals, fairs and school events, with chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegetable paella.
A town like Farnborough gives you plenty of options: your own garden, a club or hall with outside space, or a venue nearby. We will agree the cooking spot beforehand. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Farnborough questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Christopher?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Snaky Lane Community Wildlife Area?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cater in Farnborough?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Farnborough. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that’s what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Who books paella catering in Farnborough?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
In Farnborough and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Farnborough Main station, about 0.5 miles east.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Farnborough until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest 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 from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Planning paella catering in Farnborough? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is often the first pan to empty.
For event organisers in Farnborough
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Organising a club, school or community event in Farnborough? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
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Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Farnborough
- Catering across Hampshire, including Farnborough
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Have seats for most of your guests
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
- 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