Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Brighton Hill, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Brighton Hill.
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering for Brighton Hill events
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella party catering for your party in Brighton Hill
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and summer garden parties, serving vegetable paella, churros and tapas.
Parties around Brighton Hill are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Brighton Hill questions
Which station should guests use for Brighton Hill?
Basingstoke station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Brighton Hill close to London?
About 47 miles from central London.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Brighton Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your party?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Brighton Hill
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
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Occasions we cook for in Brighton Hill
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
In Brighton Hill and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as The Church Of Christ The King, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Brighton Hill
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
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How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Brighton Hill is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm 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.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have cover ready for a shower
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Hosting a paella party in Brighton Hill
Brighton Hill is about 1 mile south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a party in Brighton Hill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
Parks such as Eastrop Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.6 miles north-east.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG22 and RG21. That could mean a party in a garden on Pheby Road, Wella Road and Barber Road or the roads around them. With the A30 close by, Brighton Hill is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Brighton Hill for paella party catering include South Ham (1 mile north), Buckskin (1 mile north-west), Basingstoke (1 mile north), Hatch Warren (1 mile south) and Kempshott (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (9 miles south-east), Yateley (14 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.1 miles north) and Festival Place (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Schools near Brighton Hill include Chalk Ridge Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and Coppice Spring School (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Farmer Public House (1 mile south-east)
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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