Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Abbots Worthy events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Abbots Worthy.
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
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About our paella party catering in Abbots Worthy
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. For street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and wakes and memorial gatherings, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Abbots Worthy suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Your questions about paella party catering in Abbots Worthy
Is Abbots Worthy close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Abbots Worthy.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We’ll check availability right away.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Let the neighbours know
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
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 we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Sunset in Abbots Worthy is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Parties in Abbots Worthy: gardens, venues and local tips
Abbots Worthy is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Abbots Worthy. Abbots Worthy is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Abbots Worthy to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Basingstoke Road and Mill Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Kings Worthy (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south-east), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east), Winnall (2 miles south) and Itchen Abbas (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Abbots Worthy includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Cart And Horses Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Perfect for your party in Abbots Worthy
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Abbots Worthy and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
- Celebrations of life
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 2.2 miles south-west.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Why choose live paella in Abbots Worthy?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Abbots Worthy
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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