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Paella Catering for Lovedean events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Lovedean.
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Paella catering for Lovedean events
Paella catering for your event in Lovedean
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Lovedean. Typical bookings include office lunches and staff parties and christenings and family gatherings, with paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
In a small place like Lovedean, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Lovedean, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
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.
Why choose paella catering in Lovedean?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
For guests coming by train, Rowlands Castle station is about 3.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Planning live paella in Lovedean
Lovedean is about 1 mile west of Horndean, in Hampshire. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Lovedean and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Woodcroft Primary, can book us as a food stall. The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Lovedean, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in PO8, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on New Road, Yoells Lane and Witley Road. For events just outside Lovedean, we cover Horndean (1 mile east), Wecock Farm (1 mile south), Anmore (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north-east) and Denmead (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lovedean include St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Lovedean include Horndean Technology College (0.8 miles east)
Nearby places to Lovedean
Other catering in Lovedean
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Lovedean
- We cover Lovedean and the whole of Hampshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us what else is being served
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Common questions in Lovedean
Do you come out to small places like Lovedean?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Lovedean close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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