Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Blashford
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Blashford.
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella party catering in Blashford
Paella party catering in Blashford, made fresh on the day
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. We cook churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and leaving dos and retirements.
Country parties near Blashford 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, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Blashford, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Blashford
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- How many courses
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Blashford
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Blashford parties: what to know
Blashford is in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Blashford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary and All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Blashford is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the BH24 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Snails Lane, Ivy Lane and Woolmer Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Blashford for paella party catering include Ellingham (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile north-east), Poulner (1 mile south-east), Highwood (1 mile east) and Ringwood (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Blashford include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include Alice Lisle Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let the neighbours know
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Also in Blashford
Questions from Blashford
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary and All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Blashford too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Events we cater in Blashford
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Blashford:
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
Historic houses near Blashford include Avon Tyrrell House (4.7 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- 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