Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Wallington, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Wallington. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
Live paella catering in Wallington
Paella catering in Wallington, made fresh on the day
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. Popular choices include vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary celebrations and festivals, fairs and school events.
Around Wallington, events are often in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Wallington: venues, travel and local tips
Wallington is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Wallington. Wallington is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Fareham station is about 1 mile away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
We cover events in every part of the PO16, PO14 and PO17 postcode area. Local streets include Bath Lane, Drift Road and Osborn Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Wallington on the A32, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover events in Fareham Common (1 mile south-west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Fareham (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (within half a mile west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Harrison Primary School (0.5 miles west) and Cams Hill School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Golden Lion Public House (within half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
Live paella or other catering?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Wallington
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count adults and children separately
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
Common questions in Wallington
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Wallington close to London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
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The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. In Wallington, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Who books paella catering in Wallington?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Wykeham House School, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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