Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Lyde Green events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Lyde Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Baby celebrations
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Lyde Green?
Paella party catering in Lyde Green, made fresh on the day
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Whether it is baby celebrations and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella and more.
Near Lyde Green, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Perfect for your party in Lyde Green
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (2.8 miles north) and The Vyne (4.5 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
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
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Parties in Lyde Green: gardens, venues and local tips
Lyde Green is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a party in Lyde Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Lyde Green. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Lyde Green to Reading (10 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Hook station is about 2.2 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Rotherwick Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in RG27, we plan around your venue and your guests. Other places close to Lyde Green for paella party catering include Rotherwick (1 mile south-east), Mattingley (2 miles east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Heckfield (2 miles north-east) and Hazeley (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.3 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles west). Open spaces near Lyde Green include The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Local pubs include Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
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The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer party in Lyde Green stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Warn the neighbours
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Why choose live paella in Lyde Green?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Lyde Green
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Lyde Green and across Hampshire
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Lyde Green
What’s the nearest station to Lyde Green for guests?
Hook station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Lyde Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you supply crockery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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