Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Oakshott, Hampshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Oakshott: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering in Oakshott
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It’s the pan people photograph.
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.
About our paella catering in Oakshott
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. Whether it’s engagement and anniversary parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food, we can cook seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegetable paella and more.
In a rural place like Oakshott, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Oakshott questions
What’s the nearest station to Oakshott for guests?
Liss station, about 2.2 miles east of the centre.
Is Oakshott too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
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, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Around midsummer it stays light in Oakshott until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Who books paella catering in Oakshott?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Naming days and family parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Also near Oakshott
More for events in Oakshott
Why choose live paella in Oakshott?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Oakshott
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Mention any other courses or food
- Have seats for most of your guests
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we typically call guests over.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Catering an event in Oakshott
Oakshott is about 3 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Oakshott. Oakshott is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Liss station is about 2.2 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Oakshott. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the GU33 and GU32 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Oakshott for paella catering include Hawkley (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (1 mile south), Lower Green (1 mile north), Steep (1 mile south) and High Cross (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (12 miles south), Petersfield (3 miles south) and Purbrook (13 miles south).
A little further out are Bear Museum (3.1 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). Open spaces near Oakshott include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Local pubs include Hawkley Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
- 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