Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Stanmore, Hampshire
Looking for paella catering in Stanmore? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Book paella catering in Stanmore
Paella catering in Stanmore, made fresh on the day
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegan paella, and we are frequently booked for family celebrations and christenings and birthday celebrations.
Around Stanmore, events are frequently in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in Stanmore until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Why choose live paella in Stanmore?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Stanmore
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Stanmore and across Hampshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Stanmore questions
Which station should guests use for Stanmore?
Winchester station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Stanmore from London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Who books paella catering in Stanmore?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Stanmore, people book us for occasions like:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden get-togethers
Thinking of a picnic-style party in St. Cross Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Planning live paella in Stanmore
Stanmore is about 1 mile south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Stanmore, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Stanmore is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Saint Luke, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Stanmore Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Paella catering in SO22 and SO23 is planned around your venue and timings. From Fox Lane, Kings Road and Romsey Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Stanmore sits on or near the A3090, which makes travel to your event easy. If your venue is just outside Stanmore, we also cover Badger Farm (1 mile south), St Cross (1 mile south-east), Oliver's Battery (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile north-east) and Weeke (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
A little further out are Winchester Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Kings' School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (0.6 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
- 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