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Paella Catering in Inhurst
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Inhurst and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Big birthdays
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering in Inhurst
About our paella catering in Inhurst
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we’ll put together a menu of paella Valenciana, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
In a rural place like Inhurst, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Is live paella right for your event?
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. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Inhurst
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Inhurst book us for events such as:
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
For guests coming by train, Midgham station is about 2.8 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Where we can cook in Inhurst
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Questions from Inhurst
Which station should guests use for Inhurst?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Is Inhurst close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Around midsummer it stays light in Inhurst until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
Live paella in Inhurst: local details
Inhurst is about 2 miles west of Tadley, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Inhurst, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 11 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The Hurst School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Saint Mary's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
For paella catering in RG26, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Inhurst Lane, Stokes Lane and Brimpton Road. We also cook at events in Heath End (1 mile north-east), Baughurst (1 mile south-east), Axmansford (1 mile south), Brimpton Common (1 mile north-west) and Tadley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles east), Hook (11 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east), Kempshott (8 miles south) and Oakridge (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (5.8 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near Inhurst include Thatcham Reed Beds.
- Schools near Inhurst include Burnham Copse Primary School (1.1 miles east)
Also near Inhurst
What else we do in Inhurst
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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