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Paella party catering in Empshott, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Empshott: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella party catering in Empshott
Paella party catering in Empshott, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Empshott. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and celebrations of life.
Near Empshott, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Empshott: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Empshott for guests?
Liss station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Empshott close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you cover Empshott?
Yes, we do. Empshott is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Perfect for your party in Empshott
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
In Empshott and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of the Holy Rood, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
Where we can cook in Empshott
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Empshott
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
About the dishes
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Also near Empshott
More for events in Empshott
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have bins ready
- Count adults and children separately
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Hosting a paella party in Empshott
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Empshott, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Empshott to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liss station, about 2.7 miles south-east. Empshott is within about 6 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in GU33, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your party could be at a home on Mill Lane and Church Lane. Other places close to Empshott for paella party catering include Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Empshott 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Empshott
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Empshott and across Hampshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning paella party catering in Empshott? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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