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Paella party catering in Brook, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Brook and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Brook?
Paella party catering in Brook, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Whether it is milestone birthdays and wakes and memorial gatherings, we can cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas for your guests.
Country parties near Brook suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Brook stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long 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.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SO43 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Why choose paella party catering in Brook?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Celebrations of life
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 4.2 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
For event organisers in Brook
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Warn the neighbours
- Give separate numbers for children
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
Children love watching the paella cook.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hosting a paella party in Brook
Brook is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Across the SO43 area, we can bring the pans to you. Brook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Brook to Southampton (9 miles away).
Historic houses near Brook include Landford Manor (4.1 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Brook, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in SO43 is planned around your venue and your guests. Close by, we cover parties in Wittensford (1 mile east), Cadnam (1 mile east), Minstead (2 miles south), Newbridge (2 miles north-east) and Bramshaw (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (12 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south) and Romsey (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include Green Dragon Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Your questions about paella party catering in Brook
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Brook?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Other catering in Brook
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Brook
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
- 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