Hampshire · England
Paella Catering in Weyhill
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Weyhill and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering in Weyhill
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Paella catering in Weyhill, made fresh on the day
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We cook paella Valenciana, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and retirement and leaving parties.
In a hamlet or village like Weyhill, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Perfect for your event in Weyhill
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Weyhill book us for occasions like:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Birthday celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 2.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Weyhill: venues, travel and local tips
Weyhill is about 3 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP11, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Weyhill to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. Streets in the area include Michaelmas Drove, Ordnance Lane and Amesbury Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Mullenspond (1 mile south-west), Fyfield (1 mile west), East Cholderton (1 mile south-west), Thruxton (1 mile south-west) and Penton Grafton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east) and Stanmore (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover Museum (3.6 miles east) and Ludgershall Castle (4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Weyhill Fair pub (0.7 miles east)
Questions from Weyhill
Which station should guests use for Weyhill?
Andover station, about 2.9 miles east of the centre.
How far is Weyhill from London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Will there be enough food?
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.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
Nearby places to Weyhill
Other catering in Weyhill
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Weyhill
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Weyhill, the sun sets at about 9:25pm 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 paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Weyhill
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Weyhill and across Hampshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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