Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Romsey events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Romsey.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Planning an event in Romsey?
Paella catering for your event in Romsey
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Whether it is fairs, fêtes and festivals and staff parties and work lunches, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella for your guests.
In Romsey, gardens come in all sizes, and most can work for live paella. A gazebo over the cooking spot covers you for rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Evenings in Romsey 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Towns and villages near Romsey
More for events in Romsey
Why choose paella catering in Romsey?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Romsey book us for events such as:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations and christenings
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Romsey Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
Common questions in Romsey
We’re having a ceremony at St Swithun's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Romsey?
Romsey station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you come to Romsey?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Romsey is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Planning live paella in Romsey
Romsey is about 6 miles west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO51, we can cook for your guests. Romsey is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Swithun's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Romsey station, about 0.5 miles west.
We cook at events all over the SO51 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, Corn Market and Ashley Meadows. Romsey is on the A27 and A3057, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater events in North Baddesley (2 miles south-east), Toothill (2 miles south), Ashfield (2 miles south), Lee (2 miles south) and Upton (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (5 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles east) and Hedge End (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Extra (1.4 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Romsey include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Mountbatten School (0.9 miles south-east) and The Romsey School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Bishop Blaize Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Romsey. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Romsey
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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