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Paella catering in SO32

Paella, tapas and desserts across SO32, from Bishop's Waltham, Boorley Green and Swanmore. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.

Live paella across SO32

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Paella catering across SO32

Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. Typical bookings include big birthdays and office lunches and staff parties, with vegan paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.

On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event.

It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.

Cost

Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.

Why choose Love Paella

Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Waiting staff and crockery on request
No hidden extras in your quote

Getting a price

It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.

Local landmarks in Bishop's Waltham

We cook for events around The Crown Hotel, Bishop's Waltham Junior School and Swanmore College of Technology and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Botley station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Moorgreen Hospital (5.1 miles west). For a walk before or after the party, there is Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.

Live paella across SO32: what to know

There are 3 towns and 23 villages and hamlets in SO32, so whether your event is in Winchester, Bishop's Waltham and Boorley Green or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.

Bishop's Waltham: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bishop's Waltham Junior School, can book us as a food stall. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Peter, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Evenings in Bishop's Waltham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.

Catering for every guest

Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:

Put allergy details in writing
Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice

Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.

Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.

Before you choose a spot

We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:

Level ground for the pans and burners
The venue’s permission for live cooking
Somewhere close to park and unload

Should I cook it myself?

Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.

For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.

Live paella or other catering?

If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in SO32.

Questions to ask before booking

What happens if it rains
How dietary needs and allergies are handled
The venue requirements
How late numbers can change

How we price paella catering

Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:

Timings and hours
Whether you need crockery
Starters, canapés and desserts
Travel, parking and access

If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.

What to tell us

You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:

Anything your venue supplies
The date and time of the event
Where the event is
A photo of the space, if you can

Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.

SO32 questions

What happens if it rains?

Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.

Does paella work for big events?

Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.

Do you cater for coeliacs?

Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.

Do you do vegan paella?

Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.

What seafood can we have?

We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.

Can we add tapas or canapés?

Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.

Can you cater for children?

Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.

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

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