Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Overton, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Overton.
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering in Overton
How our paella party catering works in Overton
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Popular choices include churros, tapas and vegetable paella, and we’re often booked for retirement celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life.
In a place like Overton, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll do the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in Overton 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Planning a party in Overton
Overton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Overton will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Overton to Reading (19 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cover parties in every part of the RG25 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and London Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Overton for paella party catering include Southington (1 mile west), Quidhampton (1 mile north), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles west) and Deane (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (less than half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
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Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Overton
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Overton and across Hampshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Warn the neighbours
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
FAQs for Overton
Is Overton close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Overton?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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