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Paella Party Catering for Penton Corner events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Penton Corner.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big birthdays
Book paella party catering in Penton Corner
Hosting a paella party in Penton Corner
Penton Corner is about 2 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. For a party in Penton Corner, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Penton Corner is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Penton Corner to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Holy Trinity Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across the SP11 postcode area. Whether your party is on Short Lane and Beech Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Penton Corner, we also cover Penton Grafton (1 mile north), Penton Mewsey (1 mile north), Red Post Bridge (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile north-east) and Charlton (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Stanmore (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover Museum (2.3 miles east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Penton Corner include Harrow Way Community School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include White Hart Public House (0.7 miles north)
Paella party catering in Penton Corner, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. On the menu are tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for retirement and leaving parties and wakes and celebrations of life.
A country party near Penton Corner is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
How it works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. For a late-May party in Penton Corner, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
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What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Your questions about paella party catering in Penton Corner
What’s the nearest station to Penton Corner for guests?
Andover station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. We will check availability right away.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Penton Corner
- Events in Penton Corner and across Hampshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Penton Corner
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Andover station is about 1.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will 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