Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Whitchurch, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Whitchurch and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christenings and family gatherings
Live paella catering in Whitchurch
How our paella catering works in Whitchurch
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Whether it is birthday celebrations and weddings and evening receptions, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
Around Whitchurch, events are frequently in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Whitchurch: venues, travel and local tips
Whitchurch is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Whitchurch, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 22 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 0.5 miles away. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Hallows, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
We cook at events all over the RG28 postcode area. Whether your event is on London Road, Station Road and London Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. With the B3400 close by, Whitchurch is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile east), Freefolk (1 mile east), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south) and Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (12 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Testbourne Community School (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Red House Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Places near Whitchurch
Other catering in Whitchurch
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evenings in Whitchurch stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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 arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Whitchurch
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Whitchurch? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Whitchurch
How far is Whitchurch from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Hallows: can you cater afterwards?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
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.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Whitchurch
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
- 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