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Live paella catering in Little London, Hampshire
Planning paella catering in Little London? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering near Little London
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Paella catering in Little London, made fresh on the day
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Little London. For big birthdays and naming days and family parties, we will put together a menu of paella Valenciana, black rice and seafood paella.
For a rural spot like Little London, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
What affects the price in Little London
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Count adults and children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we typically call guests over.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Little London
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Paella catering around Little London
Little London is about 2 miles south-east of Tadley, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Little London, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.1 miles east. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Saint Stephen's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG26. We can cater an event on streets such as Silchester Road and New Road. We also cook at events in Pamber Green (1 mile west), Pamber End (1 mile south-west), Salters Heath (1 mile south-west), Silchester (2 miles north) and Pamber Heath (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (5 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Hook (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Calleva Museum (1.7 miles north) and Basing House (5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens College Arms (1 mile south-west)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. In Little London, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Little London, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Common questions in Little London
Is Little London too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Little London from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes, that’s what it’s made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
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.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
- 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