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Paella Catering in Red Post Bridge
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Red Post Bridge and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
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Paella catering for your event in Red Post Bridge
There is something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. We cook mixed paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for engagement and anniversary parties and leaving dos and retirements.
In a rural place like Red Post Bridge, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What affects the price in Red Post Bridge
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Red Post Bridge, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Red Post Bridge? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Live paella in Red Post Bridge: local details
Red Post Bridge is about 2 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Red Post Bridge will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Red Post Bridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Red Post Bridge to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 1.9 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Newall Road, Andover Road and Red Post Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Red Post Bridge, we also cover Penton Corner (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-west), Penton Grafton (1 mile north), Penton Mewsey (2 miles north) and East Cholderton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles north-west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Andover Museum (2.6 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-east). Not far away are Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Swan Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Red Post Bridge
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Red Post Bridge questions
What’s the nearest station to Red Post Bridge for guests?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Red Post Bridge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Confirm allergies by email
- Give us separate numbers for children
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
For event organisers in Red Post Bridge
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Is live paella right for your event?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Catering across Hampshire, including Red Post Bridge
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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