Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Damerham, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Damerham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella party catering in Damerham
About our paella party catering in Damerham
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. For celebrations of life and garden parties and summer barbecues, we will put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Near Damerham, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Damerham stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Party venues around Damerham
Damerham is in Hampshire. From the centre of Damerham to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Damerham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St George, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Anywhere in SP6, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include High Street, Green Close and Mill End; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Damerham for paella party catering include Sandleheath (1 mile south-east), Rockbourne (2 miles north), Broxhill (2 miles south), Ashford (2 miles south-east) and Alderholt (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (15 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south-east), Ringwood (7 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (3 miles east), St Leonards (8 miles south) and Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (2.9 miles east) and Cranborne Castle Hill (3.5 miles south-west).
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
Events we cater in Damerham
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Damerham, people book us for events such as:
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (3.5 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Let the neighbours know
- Count adults and children separately
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We are set up before guests arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or SP6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. 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 book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Damerham and across Hampshire
Damerham: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Damerham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
Towns and villages near Damerham
Other catering in Damerham
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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