Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Belbins events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Belbins and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering for Belbins events
Belbins parties: what to know
Belbins is about 1 mile north of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Belbins and the surrounding area. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Romsey station, about 1.4 miles south. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Belbins can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From Belbins and Yokesford Hill or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Braishfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (2 miles south-east), Lower Slackstead (2 miles east) and Gosport (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (7 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-east) and Hedge End (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (1.5 miles south) and King Johns House (1.6 miles south). Open spaces near Belbins include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include Stanbridge Earls School (1.3 miles west) and The Romsey School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dog & Crook pub (0.9 miles east)
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.5 miles south)
How our paella party catering works in Belbins
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We’re frequently asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving mixed paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Near Belbins, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. 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 book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, your venue or SO51 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Common questions in Belbins
Do you come out to small places like Belbins?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Belbins for guests?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Who books paella party catering in Belbins?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Andrew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
- Warn the neighbours
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
How the day works
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. A summer party in Belbins stays light until about 9:25pm 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
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Other catering in Belbins
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Belbins
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- 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