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Paella Catering in Upper Enham
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Upper Enham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christenings and family gatherings
Planning an event in Upper Enham?
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Evenings in Upper Enham stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering in Upper Enham, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include festivals, fairs and school events and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving vegan paella, vegetable paella and black rice.
In a hamlet or village like Upper Enham, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Perfect for your event in Upper Enham
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Enham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Community events and fairs
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Saint George, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s the pan people photograph.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Catering an event in Upper Enham
Upper Enham is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Upper Enham will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Upper Enham to Southampton (23 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.8 miles south.
Paella catering in SP11 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Dunhills Lane, Maccallum Road and Green Drove, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Enham Alamein (1 mile south), Little London (1 mile east), Smannell (1 mile south-east), Wildhern (1 mile north-west) and Knights Enham (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (2.1 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Common questions in Upper Enham
Is Upper Enham close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Upper Enham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Which paella is most popular?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is generally the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Why choose live paella in Upper Enham?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Upper Enham
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Upper Enham and across Hampshire
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Planning paella catering in Upper Enham? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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