Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Dibden Purlieu events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Dibden Purlieu and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Baby celebrations
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering for Dibden Purlieu events
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
About our paella party catering in Dibden Purlieu
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
For a party in Dibden Purlieu, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will bring everything else. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
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.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Dibden Purlieu is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Warn the neighbours
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Parties in Dibden Purlieu: gardens, venues and local tips
Dibden Purlieu is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. Whether your party is in the middle of Dibden Purlieu or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Dibden Purlieu is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook.
For guests coming by train, Southampton Town Quay station is about 2.8 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St. Andrew's Church and Centre, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Dibden Purlieu, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Haynes Way, Beaulieu Road and Noads Way; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hythe (1 mile north-east), Dibden (1 mile north-west), The Hummicks (3 miles south), Beaulieu (3 miles south-west) and Marchwood (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.8 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include Noadswood School (less than half a mile north-west) and Testwood School (0.9 miles north-west)
Perfect for your party in Dibden Purlieu
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Dibden Purlieu book us for occasions like:
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
Historic houses near Dibden Purlieu include Beaulieu Palace House (2.9 miles south-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (3 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
Towns and villages near Dibden Purlieu
Also in Dibden Purlieu
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dibden Purlieu: your questions answered
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
- 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