Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Mapledurwell events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Mapledurwell. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family get-togethers
Planning an event in Mapledurwell?
Your questions about paella party catering in Mapledurwell
Is Mapledurwell close to London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How our paella party catering works in Mapledurwell
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. Popular choices include seafood paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for celebrations of life and anniversaries and engagement parties.
A country party near Mapledurwell is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Mapledurwell until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose live paella in Mapledurwell?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. 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 Mapledurwell
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Mapledurwell and the whole of Hampshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Parties in Mapledurwell: gardens, venues and local tips
Mapledurwell is about 4 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Mapledurwell or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Hook station is about 2.6 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St. Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
For paella party catering in RG27 and RG25, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as Canal Reach, Greywell Road and Frog Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Mapledurwell for paella party catering include Andwell (1 mile north), Water End (1 mile north), Old Basing (1 mile west), Lychpit (2 miles west) and Chineham (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Basing House (1.6 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.2 miles west). Not far away are The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
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What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
- 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