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Live paella catering in Ellingham, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Ellingham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering for Ellingham events
What affects the price in Ellingham
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Paella catering in Ellingham, made fresh on the day
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it’s christenings and family gatherings and summer garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana for your guests.
In a small place like Ellingham, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Why choose paella catering in Ellingham?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary and All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Planning an evening event in Ellingham? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Ellingham, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put allergy details in writing
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Ellingham: venues, travel and local tips
Ellingham is in Hampshire. For paella catering in Ellingham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Ellingham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Ringwood School Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Ellingham is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across BH24. Close by, we cover events in Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Ellingham includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local pubs include The Old Beams Inn (0.9 miles north)
Where we can cook in Ellingham
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ellingham
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
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 handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Other catering in Ellingham
Ellingham: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary and All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Ellingham?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Ellingham and across Hampshire
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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