Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Sutton Scotney
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Sutton Scotney. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering near Sutton Scotney
Paella party catering in Sutton Scotney, cooked live
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 anniversaries and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Sutton Scotney, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. Sunset in Sutton Scotney is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a party in Sutton Scotney
Sutton Scotney is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Sutton Scotney, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Ebenezer Methodist Chapel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21. We can cater a party on streets such as Taylors Yard, Oxford Road and Winchester Hill or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Egypt (1 mile north-east), Hunton (1 mile east), Stoke Charity (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles north-west) and South Wonston (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you’ll find Coach And Horses pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Who books paella party catering in Sutton Scotney?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
For guests coming by train, Micheldever station is about 3.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
Also near Sutton Scotney
Also in Sutton Scotney
Where we can cook in Sutton Scotney
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Sutton Scotney
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
Why choose live paella in Sutton Scotney?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Sutton Scotney
- We cover Sutton Scotney and the whole of Hampshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Questions from Sutton Scotney
Is Sutton Scotney too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Sutton Scotney close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
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 you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
- 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