Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Smannell
Looking for paella party catering in Smannell? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Smannell?
Paella party catering for your party in Smannell
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. For birthday parties and family get-togethers, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas for your guests.
A country party near Smannell is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give separate numbers for children
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Common questions in Smannell
Which station should guests use for Smannell?
Andover station, about 2.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Smannell?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Planning a party in Smannell
Smannell is about 2 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Smannell, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Smannell to Southampton (22 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.5 miles south-west.
For paella party catering in SP11, we plan around your venue. We can cater a party on streets such as Stoke Road and Smannell Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Smannell, we also cover Little London (1 mile north), Finkley (1 mile south-east), Enham Alamein (1 mile west), Upper Enham (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Finkley Down Farm Museum (1.2 miles south) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Oak pub (within half a mile south-west)
What affects the price in Smannell
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Smannell
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Hampshire, including Smannell
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Smannell is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Why choose paella party catering in Smannell?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
In Smannell and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Christ Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- 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