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Paella catering in GU33
Hosting a party in GU33? We cover Liss, West Liss and Hill Brow and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.
Planning an event in GU33?
Places in GU33
- Liss
- West Liss
- Hill Brow
- Greatham
- Rake
- Liss Forest
- Longmoor
- Blackmoor
- Empshott
- The Mint
- Durford Wood
- Woolmer
- Hawkley
- Lower Green
- Oakshott
Catering in GU33
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering across GU33
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for company summer parties and retirement celebrations.
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Pricing in GU33
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Local landmarks in Liss
We cook for events around Whistle Stop pub, Church of St Mary and Liss Infant School and the streets around them. Liss has its own railway station: Liss station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find Petersfield Community Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and Bear Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
Catering events across GU33
There are 3 towns and 14 villages and hamlets in GU33, so the setting can be anything from Liss, West Liss and Hill Brow to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Parts of GU33 are within a few miles of the South Downs National Park, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.
Liss: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Liss has its own station, Liss station. Around midsummer it stays light in Liss until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Events we cater in GU33
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
For event organisers in GU33
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Have seats for most of your guests
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
GU33 questions
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including GU33.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
- 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