Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Hyde, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hyde and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering in Hyde
Who books paella catering in Hyde?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hyde Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
Paella catering in Hyde, made fresh on the day
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. For weddings and evening receptions and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook paella Valenciana, vegan paella and mixed paella.
In a hamlet or village like Hyde, 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 cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Common questions in Hyde
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Ascension?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Hyde too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Hyde and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Where we can cook in Hyde
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Planning live paella in Hyde
Hyde is in Hampshire. Events in Hyde are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hyde is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of the Holy Ascension, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (4.4 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hyde. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in SP6, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Gorley Lynch and Hyde Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Hyde, we also cover Hungerford (1 mile west), Frogham (1 mile north-east), North Gorley (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile north-east) and Stuckton (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Godshill Castle Hill (2.5 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hyde include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.2 miles north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us what else is being served
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
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The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Planning an evening event in Hyde? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us 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 sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Hyde? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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