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Paella Party Catering in Awbridge
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Awbridge. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Awbridge?
Organising for someone else?
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.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Paella party catering in Awbridge, made fresh on the day
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Typical bookings include big birthdays and anniversary celebrations, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
Country parties near Awbridge suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Events we cater in Awbridge
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Awbridge book us for events such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
If guests are coming by rail, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 1.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
What affects the price in Awbridge
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Awbridge
- We cover Awbridge and the whole of Hampshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Questions from Awbridge
What’s the nearest station to Awbridge for guests?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
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.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we’ll check.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
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.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Awbridge, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Tell us how many children are coming
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Hosting a paella party in Awbridge
Awbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. For a party in Awbridge, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Awbridge. Awbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Awbridge to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Awbridge include Mottisfont Abbey (2 miles north) and Landford Manor (4.4 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
We cater parties across the SO51 postcode area. Streets in the area include Romsey Road, Spring Field and Danes Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Awbridge for paella party catering include Carter's Clay (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile north-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north), Timsbury (2 miles north-east) and Mottisfont (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1 mile south-east) and Embley (1.9 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