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Paella party catering in Medstead, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Medstead and across Hampshire.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering near Medstead
How our paella party catering works in Medstead
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Whether it’s baby celebrations and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella and more.
For a party in Medstead, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
FAQs for Medstead
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Good Shepherd: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Medstead from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Party venues around Medstead
Medstead is about 4 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Parties in Medstead are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Medstead is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Alton station is about 4.4 miles away.
For paella party catering in GU34, we plan around your venue. We can cater a party on streets such as High Street, Five Ash Road and Stoney Lane. Other places close to Medstead for paella party catering include Four Marks (1 mile south), South Town (1 mile north-west), Soldridge (1 mile south-west), New Copse (1 mile north) and Hattingley (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Alton (4 miles north-east) and Petersfield (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Medstead includes Red Hill.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan seats for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Give separate numbers for children
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Medstead 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Medstead
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
For event organisers in Medstead
If you’re 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.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Medstead
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- 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