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Paella catering in Portsmouth
Wherever you are in Portsmouth, we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
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Events we cater in Portsmouth
Choose a service to see every town we cover for it in Portsmouth, or pick your town from the list below.
Paella catering in Portsmouth: what to expect
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We’re often asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and staff parties and work lunches, serving paella Valenciana, vegan paella and seafood paella.
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Prices in Portsmouth
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella
- We cover Portsmouth and the whole of Portsmouth
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Portsmouth? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Near you in Portsmouth
Locally, our events take us close to Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid, among other places. Also close by are The Druids Arms (under half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The closest station to Portsmouth is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Catering events across Portsmouth
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in Portsmouth, so whether your event is in Southsea, Milton and Landport or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. 19 of the places we cover in Portsmouth are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always plan shelter from the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Portsmouth: If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Wilfrid, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. Planning an evening event in Portsmouth? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
For event organisers in Portsmouth
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What affects the price in Portsmouth
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Portsmouth
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Portsmouth and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Common questions in Portsmouth
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
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- 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