Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Heathfield, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Heathfield and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering for Heathfield events
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
About our paella catering in Heathfield
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Whether it is community events and fairs and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook seafood paella, mixed paella and black rice for your guests.
In and around Heathfield, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
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What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. In Heathfield, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Count adults and children separately
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Send allergies to us in writing
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we usually call guests over.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Heathfield: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Heathfield?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Heathfield from London?
About 66 miles from central London.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added 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’re not sure.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Heathfield? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Occasions we cook for in Heathfield
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Office lunches and staff parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Columba, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
Catering an event in Heathfield
Heathfield is about 1 mile west of Fareham, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Heathfield, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 0.9 miles east. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Ranvilles Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 5 miles of Heathfield, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater events across PO15 and PO14 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Oak Road, Peak Lane and The Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Heathfield for paella catering include Catisfield (1 mile west), Titchfield (1 mile west), Funtley (1 mile north), Titchfield Park (2 miles north-west) and Little Posbrook (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (1.6 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Fishermans Arms (0.8 miles west)
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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