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Live paella catering in Warnford, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Warnford and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Planning an event in Warnford?
Live paella in Warnford: local details
Warnford is about 8 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Events in Warnford are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Warnford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Warnford to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of Our Lady, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Warnford, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater events in Bramdean (3 miles north), Hinton Ampner (3 miles north-west), Beauworth (3 miles north-west), Cheriton (4 miles north-west) and Bishop's Sutton (5 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (10 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (11 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
The countryside around Warnford includes Shutts Copse and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The George And Falcon Inn (less than half a mile south)
Paella catering for your event in Warnford
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversary celebrations and milestone birthday parties, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana.
In a hamlet or village like Warnford, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Warnford until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Warnford: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Warnford?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
What affects the price in Warnford
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Warnford, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Nearby places to Warnford
Also in Warnford
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Warnford
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.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
Historic houses near Warnford include Hinton Ampner House (3.1 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Sangria and bar staff can be added 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