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Paella Party Catering in Portsmouth

From the largest town to the smallest village in Portsmouth, we can bring paella party catering to your event. Contact us for a quote.

Paella Party Catering across Portsmouth

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Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and ask us for a quote.

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Our paella party catering in Portsmouth

You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and anniversary celebrations, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.

When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event.

  1. Send us your date, address and numbers.
  2. You get a menu and a quote.
  3. We set up before guests arrive.
  4. The paella cooks while your guests chat.
  5. We serve, then clear our area.

Prices in Portsmouth

When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.

Why choose Love Paella

  • Starters and desserts to complete the menu
  • Drinks service on request
  • Everything cooked fresh at your event
  • Real theatre, not just catering

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Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.

Around Portsmouth

Locally, our events take us close to Manor Infant School, Alexandra Park and St Wilfrid. Also close by are The Druids Arms (less than half a mile north-east), The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west). The closest station to Portsmouth is Fratton station, roughly 0.9 miles south. Nearby you will also find Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). For a walk before or after the party, there is Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.

  • Local facilities include Southsea (1.9 miles south)

Parties across Portsmouth: venues and tips

From Southsea, Milton and Landport to 0 villages and hamlets, parties in Portsmouth are usually at home or in a local hall. Live paella works at all of them. Around 19 places in Portsmouth are close to the coast, where we always plan shelter from the wind.

Portsmouth: If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Wilfrid, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. A summer party in Portsmouth stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.

About the dishes

Vegetable paella

Vegetable paella in its own right.

Seafood paella

Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.

Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?

Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.

For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.

Events we cater in Portsmouth

Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.

We can help if you’re planning any of the following:

  • Street and neighbourhood parties
  • Naming days and christenings
  • Wakes and celebrations of life
  • Retirement celebrations

Is live paella right for you?

For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat.

Comparing caterers

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Organising for someone else?

Organising a club, school or community event in Portsmouth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.

Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.

Questions from Portsmouth

When do you arrive?

It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.

How far ahead should we book?

As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.

Is the paella gluten-free?

We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.

Do you cook inside?

Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.

What happens if it rains?

We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.

Can we add tapas or canapés?

Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.

Do you cater for young children?

Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.

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  • 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

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