Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Whitchurch, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Whitchurch: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Family reunions
- Baby celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
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Paella party catering in Whitchurch, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. We cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and we are often booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and neighbourhood celebrations.
In a place like Whitchurch, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Hosting a paella party in Whitchurch
Whitchurch is about 6 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG28, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Whitchurch to Reading (22 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of All Hallows, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Paella party catering in RG28 is planned around your venue. From London Road, Station Road and London Street or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Whitchurch is on the B3400, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater parties in Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile east), Freefolk (1 mile east), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south) and Hurstbourne Priors (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (6 miles west), Tadley (12 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (12 miles east).
- Schools near Whitchurch include Testbourne Community School (under half a mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red House Public House (under half a mile north-east)
What happens on the day
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. Sunset in Whitchurch 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RG28 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Organising a club, school or community event in Whitchurch? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Whitchurch questions
How far is Whitchurch from London?
About 57 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Whitchurch?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have bins ready
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Who books paella party catering in Whitchurch?
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Whitchurch, people book us for occasions like:
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 0.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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What affects the price in Whitchurch
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Whitchurch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Whitchurch
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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