Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Harestock events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Harestock. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
Planning an event in Harestock?
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Paella party catering for your party in Harestock
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. On the menu are tapas, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater big family gatherings and anniversaries and engagement parties.
For a party in Harestock, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll bring everything else. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Why choose live paella in Harestock?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Harestock
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Harestock
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Harestock is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Warn the neighbours
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Harestock questions
What’s the nearest station to Harestock for guests?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is Harestock close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Harestock? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Throwing 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.
Parties in Harestock: gardens, venues and local tips
Harestock is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Harestock, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Harestock to Southampton (12 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Saint Barnabas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cover parties in every part of SO22. From Kennel Lane, Burley Road and Stoney Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Littleton (1 mile north-west), Weeke (1 mile south), Abbotts Barton (1 mile south-east), Hyde (1 mile south-east) and Headbourne Worthy (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Harestock include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Harestock include Henry Beaufort School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Running Horse pub (1 mile north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Places near Harestock
Also in Harestock
Perfect for your party in Harestock
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- 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