Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Upper Common events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Upper Common and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Retirement celebrations
Book paella catering in Upper Common
Paella catering in Upper Common, made fresh on the day
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Upper Common. For engagement and anniversary parties and festivals, fairs and school events, we can cook black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
For a rural spot like Upper Common, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Upper Common
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How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Planning an evening event in Upper Common? 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Paella compared with other options
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Upper Common
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Upper Common
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Have seats for most of your guests
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Perfect for your event in Upper Common
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
In Upper Common and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 4.4 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- The deposit and payment dates
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Upper Common questions
Is Upper Common 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.
Is Upper Common close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is generally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in Upper Common? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Catering an event in Upper Common
Upper Common is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Upper Common, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Upper Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (3.9 miles south-east) and Bentworth Hall (4.4 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St. Martin, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
We cater events across the RG25 postcode area. Other places close to Upper Common for paella catering include Ellisfield (1 mile north-east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Nashes Green (3 miles east), Viables (3 miles north) and Eastrop (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (6 miles south-east) and Petersfield (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (4.6 miles south) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upper Common include Farleigh Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Fox pub (under half a mile north-west)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- 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