Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Axmansford events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Axmansford and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering near Axmansford
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Axmansford until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella party catering for your party in Axmansford
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. On the menu are mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re frequently booked for big family gatherings and garden parties and summer barbecues.
In a small place like Axmansford, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- We cover Axmansford and the whole of Hampshire
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
Axmansford questions
Which station should guests use for Axmansford?
The closest is Midgham station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Axmansford?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
What affects the price in Axmansford
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Nearby places to Axmansford
What else we do in Axmansford
Party venues around Axmansford
Axmansford is about 2 miles west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Axmansford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Axmansford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Axmansford to Reading (11 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Midgham station is about 3.4 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Stephen, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Wherever your party is in RG26, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Inhurst (1 mile north), Baughurst (1 mile north-east), Heath End (1 mile north-east), Wolverton Common (1 mile south-west) and Brimpton Common (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles south-east), Yateley (15 miles east), Hook (11 miles south-east), Popley (6 miles south-east), Kempshott (7 miles south) and Oakridge (7 miles south-east).
A little further out are Park Prewett Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Calleva Museum (3.6 miles east).
- Local schools include Ashford Hill Primary School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Wellington Arms Public House (0.9 miles south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Axmansford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let the neighbours know
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Tell us how many children are coming
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
- 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