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Paella Party Catering in Clayhall
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Clayhall.
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Live paella party catering in Clayhall
Paella party catering for your party in Clayhall
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Popular choices include churros, tapas and mixed paella, and we’re often booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and naming days and christenings.
Parties around Clayhall are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Questions from Clayhall
How far is Clayhall from London?
About 67 miles from central London.
We’re having a ceremony at St Francis: 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- What the venue already provides
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Events we cater in Clayhall
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Clayhall:
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
After a christening at a church like St Francis, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Nearby places to Clayhall
Other catering in Clayhall
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Clayhall
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in Clayhall stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Clayhall? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Party venues around Clayhall
Clayhall is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Clayhall, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Clayhall to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.4 miles north-east. Local halls and clubs near Clayhall are an option if the garden is small. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO12. We can cater a party on streets such as The Lane, Old Road and Fort Road or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Haslar (1 mile south-east), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (1 mile north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tricorn Centre (2.3 miles north-east) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west). The countryside around Clayhall includes West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Clayhall include St Vincent College (1.2 miles north) and Bay House School (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.7 miles east)
- 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