Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Cowplain, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Cowplain: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering near Cowplain
How our paella party catering works in Cowplain
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and anniversary celebrations, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas.
For a party in Cowplain, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll do the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
How the day works
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. At midsummer, it’s light in Cowplain until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Hosting a paella party in Cowplain
Cowplain is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Cowplain, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Cowplain to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
After a christening at a church like The Hart Plain Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3 miles east.
Wherever your party is in PO8 and PO7, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Milton Road, King's Road and London Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hart Plain (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Cowplain include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Cowplain include The Cowplain School (less than half a mile south)
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Questions from Cowplain
We’re having a ceremony at The Hart Plain Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Cowplain?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3 miles away.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Is my garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We will check availability straight away.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
More for events in Cowplain
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Cowplain
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
- 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