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Paella party catering in Abbotswood, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Abbotswood and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering for Abbotswood events
What affects the price in Abbotswood
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Abbotswood? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Paella party catering in Abbotswood, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. On the menu are churros, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we are frequently booked for family reunions and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a small place like Abbotswood, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
About the dishes
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Common questions in Abbotswood
How far is Abbotswood from London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Abbotswood?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Who books paella party catering in Abbotswood?
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Swithun's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Abbotswood until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Abbotswood
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Abbotswood
Other catering in Abbotswood
Hosting a paella party in Abbotswood
Abbotswood is about 1 mile north of Romsey, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Abbotswood, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Abbotswood to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Abbotswood can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook. Historic houses near Abbotswood include Mottisfont Abbey (3.2 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Paella party catering in SO51 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Cupernham Lane, Treviglio Close and Battenberg Close; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Belbins (1 mile north-west), Braishfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile east), Gosport (2 miles east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (6 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles east) and Hedge End (10 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (1.1 miles south) and King Johns House (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Romsey School (1.2 miles south-west) and The Romsey School (1.2 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Dog & Crook pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.1 miles south)
- 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