Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Calshot events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Calshot and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Garden get-togethers
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About our paella party catering in Calshot
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Popular choices include mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for baby celebrations and family get-togethers.
Near Calshot, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Calshot parties: what to know
Calshot is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Calshot and nearby villages. Calshot is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St George, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north. Calshot is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
We cater parties across the SO45 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as Bus Drove, Elmfield Lane and Tristan Close. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hillhead (1 mile south-east), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
A little further out are Calshot Castle (1.1 miles north-east) and Coldeast (4.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Calshot
What else we do in Calshot
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Calshot
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Churros
All ages love churros.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Calshot? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd 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.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Calshot is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Calshot questions
We’re having a ceremony at St George: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater 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.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Events we cater in Calshot
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Calshot and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Osborne House (4.9 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- 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