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Paella Party Catering in Alton
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Alton.
- Garden get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Alton
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Alton
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
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About our paella party catering in Alton
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. Popular choices include churros, vegetable paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and family reunions.
Garden parties are a favourite in Alton, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if the garden is small. All we need is a level cooking spot. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
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What affects the price in Alton
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Occasions we cook for in Alton
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Alton, people book us for occasions like:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Baby celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Lawrence, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
For event organisers in Alton
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Alton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Party venues around Alton
Alton is about 10 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU34, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Alton station is in Alton itself. Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (3.2 miles west) and Hall Place (3.4 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Anywhere in GU34, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Goswell Square, and we can cook for a party on any of them. You’ll find Alton on the A339 and B3004, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Alton for paella party catering include Chawton (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles north-east), Neatham (2 miles north-east), East Worldham (2 miles south-east) and Golden Pot (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (10 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (10 miles south) and Yateley (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (within half a mile east) and Alton Community Hospital (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill.
- Schools near Alton include Amery Hill School (under half a mile north-west) and Treloar School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The 'Baker's Arms' Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Where we can cook in Alton
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Alton until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in Alton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Common questions in Alton
Which station should guests use for Alton?
Alton has its own station: Alton station.
How far is Alton from London?
About 45 miles from central London.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Generally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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