Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for West Tisted events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across West Tisted and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella party catering in West Tisted
Paella party catering in West Tisted, cooked live
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We are often asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and family get-togethers, serving mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
Near West Tisted, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Towns and villages near West Tisted
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. 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 will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in West Tisted
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your party in West Tisted
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Here are some of the events we cook for around West Tisted:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
Historic houses near West Tisted include Hinton Ampner House (3.6 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
West Tisted: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is West Tisted close to London?
About 52 miles from central London.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning paella party catering in West Tisted? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in West Tisted, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Related guides
West Tisted parties: what to know
West Tisted is about 7 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of West Tisted to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. West Tisted is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover parties in Filmore Hill (1 mile south-east), Monkwood (1 mile north-east), Bailey Green (1 mile south-east), Privett (2 miles south-east) and Ropley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Havant (14 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Fareham (15 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south).
Green spaces nearby include Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- 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