Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Penton Mewsey, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Penton Mewsey. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering in Penton Mewsey
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Warn the neighbours
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
About our paella party catering in Penton Mewsey
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Typical bookings include street and neighbourhood parties and anniversary celebrations, with tapas, churros and mixed paella.
Country parties near Penton Mewsey suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Penton Mewsey
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Common questions in Penton Mewsey
How far is Penton Mewsey from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cover Penton Mewsey?
Yes, we do. Penton Mewsey is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Typically. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Planning a party in Penton Mewsey
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Penton Mewsey, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Penton Mewsey is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Penton Mewsey to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Holy Trinity Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you will find White Hart Public House (within half a mile south)
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Penton Mewsey is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Penton Mewsey
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Penton Mewsey:
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, Andover station is about 1.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
For event organisers in Penton Mewsey
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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