Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Sleaford, Hampshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Sleaford.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering in Sleaford
About the dishes
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Paella party catering in Sleaford, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. We cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and wakes and celebrations of life.
In a small place like Sleaford, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Also in Sleaford
Questions from Sleaford
Is Sleaford close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Sleaford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Sleaford? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Perfect for your party in Sleaford
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Sleaford, people book us for occasions like:
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
If guests are coming by rail, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 3.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Parties in Sleaford: gardens, venues and local tips
Sleaford is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Sleaford will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Sleaford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Sleaford to Guildford (14 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Sleaford is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the GU35 postcode area. Close by, we cover parties in Kingsley (1 mile west), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile south), Frithend (1 mile north) and Bordon (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Sleaford includes Deadwater Valley.
- Pubs nearby include The New Inn (within half a mile north)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Sleaford
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Sleaford until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Sleaford
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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