Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Greatham events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Greatham.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
Book paella catering in Greatham
Paella catering in Greatham, cooked live
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s what we bring to events in Greatham. Typical bookings include christenings and family gatherings and community events and fairs, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
Somewhere as small as Greatham, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us how many children are coming
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Catering an event in Greatham
Greatham is about 5 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Greatham, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Greatham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Greatham to Guildford (18 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Greatham Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Greatham. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cover events in every part of the GU33 postcode area. Whether your event is on Longmoor Road, Wolfmere Lane and Todmore or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Greatham for paella catering include Longmoor (1 mile east), Woolmer (1 mile north), Liss Forest (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north) and The Mint (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Romany Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Greatham include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Who books paella catering in Greatham?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liss station, about 2 miles south.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
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Why choose live paella in Greatham?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Greatham
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Greatham and across Hampshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evenings in Greatham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Greatham questions
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Greatham for guests?
Liss station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning paella catering in Greatham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- 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