Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Nether Wallop
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Nether Wallop.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering for Nether Wallop events
About our paella party catering in Nether Wallop
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Whether it is wakes and memorial gatherings and big birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Nether Wallop, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Nether Wallop: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Nether Wallop?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you come to Nether Wallop?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Nether Wallop. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
About the dishes
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Nearby places to Nether Wallop
What else we do in Nether Wallop
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Sunset in Nether Wallop is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Party venues around Nether Wallop
Nether Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Nether Wallop. Nether Wallop is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Nether Wallop to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across SO20. Streets in the area include Church Road, High Street and Church Hill, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Nether Wallop, we cover Middle Wallop (1 mile north-west), Over Wallop (2 miles north-west), Kentsboro (2 miles north), Red Rice (4 miles north-east) and Fox (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Open spaces near Nether Wallop include Boscombe Down East.
- Local pubs include The Old Butchers Arms (less than half a mile west)
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Nether Wallop
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Nether Wallop and the whole of Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Nether Wallop
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Nether Wallop
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Nether Wallop and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 3.8 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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