Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Borden, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Borden and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Birthday parties
Book paella party catering in Borden
Occasions we cook for in Borden
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For guests coming by train, Liss station is about 3.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Paella party catering in Borden, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. We cook mixed paella, tapas and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for retirement celebrations and birthday parties.
In a small place like Borden, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Borden is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Party venues around Borden
Borden is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Borden and nearby villages. Borden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Borden to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Cowdray House (4.4 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Borden is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in GU30 is planned around your venue. Other places close to Borden for paella party catering include Trotton Marsh (1 mile east), Rogate (1 mile south-west), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Milland (2 miles north-east) and Rake (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Midhurst Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Borden includes Wheeler's Down and Iping and Stedham Commons.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Borden hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Borden
Is Borden close to London?
About 46 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Let the neighbours know
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
How we price paella party catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Borden? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Also near Borden
Also in Borden
- 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