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Paella Party Catering in Chalton
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Chalton.
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering in Chalton
How our paella party catering works in Chalton
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and celebrations of life, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros and more.
Country parties near Chalton suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
FAQs for Chalton
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Chalton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Chalton stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or PO8 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Chalton?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Chalton
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Let the neighbours know
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have bins ready
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Why choose paella party catering in Chalton?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Chalton, people book us for occasions like:
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Thinking of a party in Ditcham Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
About the dishes
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Chalton parties: what to know
Chalton is about 3 miles north-east of Horndean, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Chalton. Chalton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Uppark (3.2 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Chalton, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in PO8 is planned around your venue and your guests. If your venue is just outside Chalton, we also cover Blendworth (2 miles south-west), Buriton (3 miles north), Forestside (3 miles south-east), West Marden (3 miles south-east) and Weston (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (12 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Fareham (12 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles north). The countryside around Chalton includes Windmill Hill.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
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.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chalton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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What else we do in Chalton
- 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