Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Ashley Heath events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Ashley Heath. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
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Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Paella party catering in Ashley Heath, cooked live
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. For baby celebrations and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas and more.
In a place like Ashley Heath, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll bring everything else. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Ashley Heath parties: what to know
Ashley Heath is in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Ashley Heath, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ashley Heath. Ashley Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ashley Heath to Southampton (20 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Avon Heath Country Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Ashley Heath, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in BH24, we can bring paella party catering to you. We can cater a party on streets such as Woolsbridge Road, The Glade and Hill Way or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Ashley Heath, we also cover St Ives (1 mile east), St Leonards (1 mile south), Avon Castle (2 miles south-east) and Matchams (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Lymington (14 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashley Heath includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include Ringwood Waldorf School (1.3 miles east) and Ringwood School (2.5 miles east)
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Why choose live paella in Ashley Heath?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Ashley Heath
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Perfect for your party in Ashley Heath
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in Ashley Heath, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Ashley Heath
Can you cook in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
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.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
- 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