Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Liss Forest
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Liss Forest. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Liss Forest?
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For a late-May party in Liss Forest, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Paella party catering in Liss Forest, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. We’re frequently asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and baby celebrations, serving chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and seafood paella.
In a small place like Liss Forest, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Catering across Hampshire, including Liss Forest
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Questions from Liss Forest
Do you come out to small places like Liss Forest?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Saviour's?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cover Liss Forest?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Liss Forest is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Party venues around Liss Forest
Liss Forest is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Liss Forest, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Liss Forest to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Saviour's, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Liss Forest is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the GU33 postcode area. Streets in the area include Forest Road, Warren Road and Newfield Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include The Mint (1 mile south-east), Liss (1 mile south), West Liss (1 mile south), Greatham (1 mile north) and Rake (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (14 miles south), Fleet (15 miles north), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles north) and The Romany Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Temple Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Count adults and children separately
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Liss Forest? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Liss Forest? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Liss Forest
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Other catering in Liss Forest
- 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