Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Clanfield, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Clanfield and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Clanfield?
Paella party catering in Clanfield, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. For anniversary celebrations and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros and more.
Near Clanfield, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What affects the price in Clanfield
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan seats for most guests
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Questions from Clanfield
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Clanfield for guests?
Rowlands Castle station, about 4.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in Clanfield, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Parties in Clanfield: gardens, venues and local tips
Clanfield is about 3 miles north of Horndean, in Hampshire. For a party in Clanfield, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Clanfield. Clanfield is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Clanfield to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Rowlands Castle station is about 4.2 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Clanfield, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the PO8 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From South Lane, Twyford Rise and Homefield Way or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside Clanfield, we cover Catherington (1 mile south), Lovedean (2 miles south), Horndean (3 miles south), Wecock Farm (3 miles south) and Anmore (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (6 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Alton (14 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Petersfield Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles east). Not far away are Windmill Hill.
- Local schools include Horndean Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include Rising Sun Inn (within half a mile north)
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Also near Clanfield
Other catering in Clanfield
- 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