Portsmouth · England
Paella Catering for Fratton events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Fratton and Portsmouth, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Fratton
About our paella catering in Fratton
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We are frequently asked to cater big birthdays and wedding breakfasts and evening food, serving vegan paella, vegetable paella and black rice.
A place like Fratton frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Location
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Catering an event in Fratton
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Whether your event is in the middle of Fratton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Fratton to Southampton (16 miles away).
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Mary's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Penhale Infant School & Nursery, can book us as a food stall. Fratton is within about 2 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cover events in every part of PO1, PO4 and PO3. Your event could be at a home on Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road or the roads around them. Fratton is on the A288, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at events in Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Bridge Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Portsmouth Academy (within half a mile north-west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Electric Arms (within half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.5 miles south-west)
Where we can cook in Fratton
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Why choose live paella in Fratton?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Fratton: your questions answered
How far is Fratton from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Fratton for guests?
Fratton has its own station: Fratton station.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Other catering in Fratton
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Planning paella catering in Fratton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s the pan people photograph.
Occasions we cook for in Fratton
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
In Fratton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Fratton station is in Fratton itself.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For event organisers in Fratton
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Around midsummer it stays light in Fratton until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
- 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