Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Andover events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Andover and the surrounding area.
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
Book paella party catering in Andover
How our paella party catering works in Andover
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Typical bookings include neighbourhood celebrations and family reunions, serving churros, tapas and vegetable paella.
In a town like Andover, a garden party is the classic choice, and a hall or club works if the garden does not. All we need is a level cooking spot. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Perfect for your party in Andover
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Common questions in Andover
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Andover close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cook inside?
Generally 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.
Do you cover Andover?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Andover and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Andover?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Andover
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Andover is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Warn the neighbours
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have cover ready for a shower
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Also near Andover
More for events in Andover
For event organisers in Andover
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Planning a party in Andover
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a party in Andover, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Andover. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Andover station is about 0.5 miles away.
We cater parties across SP10 and SP11. Local streets include High Street, Goddard Square and London Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Andover sits on or near the A303 and A342, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. For parties just outside Andover, we cover Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). Andover is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for parties.
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Andover include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Andover include Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east) and Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Angel Inn (less than half a mile east)
- 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