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Paella Party Catering for Chandler's Ford events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Chandler's Ford.
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Chandler's Ford
About our paella party catering in Chandler's Ford
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. We’re often asked to cater milestone birthdays and celebrations of life, with vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Chandler's Ford often happen at home or in a local hall. Paella works in either, given some outdoor or ventilated space. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Chandler's Ford: your questions answered
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What’s the nearest station to Chandler's Ford for guests?
Chandler's Ford has its own station: Chandlers Ford station.
Is my garden big enough?
Normally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. Let the neighbours know.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Generally, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
What paella party catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Chandler's Ford
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And The cost guide.
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What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, 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. For a late-May party in Chandler's Ford, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
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.
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Hosting a paella party in Chandler's Ford
Chandler's Ford is about 5 miles north of Southampton, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Chandler's Ford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Chandler's Ford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Boniface, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Chandler's Ford include South Stoneham House (3.4 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
Paella party catering in SO53, SO51 and SO52 is planned around your venue and timings. That could mean a party in a garden on Kerry Close, Prospect Place and Sutherlands Court or the roads around them. Chandler's Ford is on the B3043, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater parties in Hiltingbury (1 mile north), Boyatt Wood (1 mile east), Allbrook (1 mile east), North Stoneham (2 miles south) and Eastleigh (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (4 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Princess Anne Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Toynbee School (0.8 miles south-east) and Thornden School (1.2 miles north-east)
Events we cater in Chandler's Ford
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
If guests are coming by rail, Chandler's Ford has its own station, Chandlers Ford station.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- 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