Hampshire · England
Paella Catering in Upper Froyle
Planning paella catering in Upper Froyle? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering in Upper Froyle
Paella catering in Upper Froyle, cooked live
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, with mixed paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella.
In a rural place like Upper Froyle, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in Upper Froyle until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU34 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
FAQs for Upper Froyle
Is Upper Froyle 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.
Which station should guests use for Upper Froyle?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Live paella in Upper Froyle: local details
Upper Froyle is about 3 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. For an event in Upper Froyle, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary of the Assumption, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles east.
Anywhere in GU34, we can cook for your guests. Your event could be at a home on Burnham Square and Oast Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Upper Froyle, we also cover Froyle (1 mile north-east), Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Neatham (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
A little further out are Allen Gallery (3 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Froyle include Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Hen And Chicken Public House (less than half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Upper Froyle
Other catering in Upper Froyle
Why choose live paella in Upper Froyle?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Upper Froyle
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Why choose paella catering in Upper Froyle?
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Eggar's School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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