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Paella party catering in Buriton, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Buriton and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering for Buriton events
Paella party catering in Buriton, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Typical bookings include neighbourhood celebrations and birthday parties, serving tapas, mixed paella and seafood paella.
Near Buriton, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
Also near Buriton
Also in Buriton
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have bins ready
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Warn the neighbours
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
For event organisers in Buriton
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Buriton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Occasions we cook for in Buriton
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Buriton, people book us for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Big family gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Parks such as Ditcham Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
Common questions in Buriton
Which station should guests use for Buriton?
Petersfield station, about 2.1 miles north of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Do you come to Buriton?
We do. We cook at events in Buriton and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually 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 cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it’s light in Buriton until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Buriton parties: what to know
Buriton is about 2 miles south of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Buriton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Buriton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 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. Nearby historic houses include Uppark (3 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Buriton, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in GU31, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include High Street, Heatherfield and Petersfield Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Weston (1 mile north-west), Nursted (2 miles east), Ramsdean (2 miles north-west), Chalton (3 miles south) and Blendworth (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (8 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (5 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north) and Waterlooville (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (1.8 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Buriton includes Head Down.
- Local schools include The Petersfield School (1.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Nest pub (under half a mile west)
Why choose live paella in Buriton?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Hampshire, including Buriton
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
- 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