Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Netley Marsh, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Netley Marsh and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering for Netley Marsh events
Paella catering in Netley Marsh, made fresh on the day
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 Netley Marsh. We cook vegan paella, vegetable paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts and evening food and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
In a small place like Netley Marsh, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us what else is being served
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask for labels on each pan
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Other catering in Netley Marsh
Catering an event in Netley Marsh
Netley Marsh is about 1 mile west of Totton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Netley Marsh, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Netley Marsh is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Netley Marsh to Southampton (6 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Ashurst New Forest station is about 1.8 miles away. Netley Marsh is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 6 miles of Netley Marsh, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cook at events all over SO40 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Ringwood Road and Woodlands Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-east), Totton (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south), Winsor (1 mile north-west) and Bartley (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include National Dairy Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles north). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (less than half a mile south)
Questions from Netley Marsh
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Matthew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Netley Marsh for guests?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Occasions we cook for in Netley Marsh
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
In Netley Marsh and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Retirement celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Matthew, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evenings in Netley Marsh stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- 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