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Live paella catering in Whitehill, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Whitehill and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Naming days and family parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Company summer parties
Paella catering in Whitehill
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Planning an evening event in Whitehill? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
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. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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How our paella catering works in Whitehill
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. That’s why it works for so many events. For weddings, from canapés to evening food and garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
A place like Whitehill frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Perfect for your event in Whitehill
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Whatever you are celebrating in Whitehill, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Birthday celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.7 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Paella catering around Whitehill
Whitehill is about 6 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU35, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Whitehill is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Woodlea Primary School, can book us as a food stall. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Mark's Sacred Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Whitehill is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Stubbington Avenue, Petersfield Road and Dudley Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hollywater (1 mile east), Bordon (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile north-east), Pinewood Village (1 mile north) and Standford (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (12 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Romany Museum (3.2 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Whitehill include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Whitehill include Mill Chase Academy (1 mile north-east)
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
FAQs for Whitehill
How far is Whitehill from London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Whitehill.
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Hampshire, including Whitehill
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Whitehill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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