Hampshire · England
Paella Catering in North Gorley
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across North Gorley and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Community events and fairs
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Book paella catering in North Gorley
Is live paella right for your event?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
How our paella catering works in North Gorley
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. We cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we’re frequently booked for engagement and anniversary parties and big birthdays.
In a small place like North Gorley, events are normally 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 bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Should I cook it 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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Catering an event in North Gorley
North Gorley is in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of North Gorley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. North Gorley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from North Gorley to Southampton (17 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hyde Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Ascension, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. North Gorley is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in SP6, we plan around your venue. For events just outside North Gorley, we cover Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Hyde (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile north), Frogham (1 mile north-east) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (2.7 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near North Gorley include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.2 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Towns and villages near North Gorley
Other catering in North Gorley
Perfect for your event in North Gorley
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Company summer parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Historic houses near North Gorley include Breamore House (4.5 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in North Gorley? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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 set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
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.
Your questions about paella catering in North Gorley
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Ascension?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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