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Live paella catering in Lane End, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Lane End. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Book paella catering in Lane End
Why choose live paella in Lane End?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Lane End
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Paella catering in Lane End, made fresh on the day
Paella is generous food: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. We are frequently asked to cater festivals, fairs and school events and milestone birthday parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
In a rural place like Lane End, the setting does a lot of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Your questions about paella catering in Lane End
Do you come out to small places like Lane End?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Lane End from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Does paella work for big events?
It is ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Where we can cook in Lane End
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Lane End
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us what else is being served
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure each pan is labelled
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is normally the most photographed pan.
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Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Paella catering around Lane End
Lane End is about 5 miles south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Lane End, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Lane End. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Lane End to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21. Nearby, we also cater events in Baybridge (2 miles south-west), Owslebury Bottom (3 miles west), Temple Valley (3 miles north-west), Owslebury (3 miles south-west) and Morestead (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-west), Fareham (12 miles south), Horndean (12 miles south-east) and Totton (15 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wolvesey Castle (4.9 miles north-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Lane End until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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