Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Drayton, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Drayton. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
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Paella party catering in Drayton, cooked live
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. We cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthdays and wakes and celebrations of life.
A country party near Drayton is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. For a late-May party in Drayton, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start 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’re done.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Drayton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give separate numbers for children
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Sangria sets the mood.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Drayton
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Perfect for your party in Drayton
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Hosting a paella party in Drayton
Drayton is about 5 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Drayton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Drayton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles east. Drayton is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the GU32 postcode area. We also cook at parties in West Meon (2 miles west), Privett (3 miles north), Filmore Hill (3 miles north), Bailey Green (3 miles north) and West Tisted (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (10 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Clanfield Earthwork (4.8 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Open spaces near Drayton include Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Nearby, you will find The George Inn (1 mile south-east)
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Drayton questions
Do you come out to small places like Drayton?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Drayton?
Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles east of the centre.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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