Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Oakshott
Looking for paella party catering in Oakshott? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Oakshott
Paella party catering in Oakshott, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Whether it is garden parties and summer barbecues and baby celebrations, we can cook churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella and more.
Country parties near Oakshott suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Parties in Oakshott: gardens, venues and local tips
Oakshott is about 3 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Oakshott, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of Oakshott, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across GU33 and GU32 and the streets around it. Other places close to Oakshott for paella party catering include Hawkley (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (1 mile south), Lower Green (1 mile north), Steep (1 mile south) and High Cross (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (12 miles south), Petersfield (3 miles south) and Purbrook (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Bear Museum (3.1 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). Not far away are Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Hawkley Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give separate numbers for children
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Oakshott, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Oakshott
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Oakshott for guests?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Occasions we cook for in Oakshott
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Oakshott book us for occasions like:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Liss station, about 2.2 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
About the dishes
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Oakshott
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Oakshott
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Oakshott
What else we do in Oakshott
- 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