Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Mount Pleasant, Hampshire
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Mount Pleasant: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
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- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella catering in Mount Pleasant
Paella catering for your event in Mount Pleasant
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s what we bring to events in Mount Pleasant. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater fairs, fêtes and festivals and staff parties and work lunches.
In a hamlet or village like Mount Pleasant, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Where we can cook in Mount Pleasant
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Nearby places to Mount Pleasant
What else we do in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant questions
What’s the nearest station to Mount Pleasant for guests?
The closest is Sway station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Mount Pleasant?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Is paella enough as a main?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What affects the price in Mount Pleasant
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning paella catering in Mount Pleasant? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Mention any other courses or food
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
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 happens on the day
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. Evenings in Mount Pleasant stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- 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.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Live paella in Mount Pleasant: local details
Mount Pleasant is about 2 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Mount Pleasant, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Mount Pleasant is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sway station, about 1.6 miles west. Mount Pleasant is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. Mount Pleasant is within about 3 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at events all over SO41 and the streets around it. Local streets include Mount Pleasant Lane and Kings Hyde; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Battramsley (1 mile north-east), Boldre (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-east), Warborne (2 miles east) and Lymington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.9 miles south-east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR.
- Pubs nearby include The Hobler Public House (1 mile north-east)
Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Mount Pleasant
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Who books paella catering in Mount Pleasant?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Staff parties and work lunches
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Priestlands School, can book us as a food stall.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- 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