Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Milland events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Milland and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering near Milland
About our paella catering in Milland
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and engagement and anniversary parties, serving chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
For a rural spot like Milland, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Occasions we cook for in Milland
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Company summer parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Tuxlith Chapel, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Milland
More for events in Milland
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Questions from Milland
What’s the nearest station to Milland for guests?
Liphook station, about 2.4 miles north of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Tuxlith Chapel?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask for labels on each pan
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Around midsummer it stays light in Milland until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Paella catering around Milland
Milland is about 6 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Milland, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Milland. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Hollycombe Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (4.7 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Milland, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in GU30, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Milland Lane, Mill Vale Meadows and Drakeleys Field or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Trotton Marsh (1 mile south), Borden (2 miles south-west), Rake (2 miles west), Chithurst (2 miles south) and Rogate (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (14 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (15 miles north), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (15 miles south-west) and Petersfield (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Milland include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile south)
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
- 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