Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Fawley, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Fawley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Fawley?
How our paella party catering works in Fawley
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it’s retirement and leaving parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Near Fawley, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Fawley
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
Historic houses near Fawley include Beaulieu Palace House (4.4 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Fawley
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
About the dishes
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Party venues around Fawley
Fawley is about 3 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Fawley. Fawley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Hamble station is about 3.2 miles away. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Fawley, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
We cater parties across SO45. That could mean a party in a garden on The Square, Whites Lane and Forge Lane. Close by, we cover parties in Stonehills (1 mile south-east), Ashlett (1 mile east), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-west) and Calshot (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldeast (4.2 miles north-east) and Calshot Castle (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Fawley includes Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Falcon Hotel (within half a mile south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have bins ready
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Towns and villages near Fawley
What else we do in Fawley
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Fawley stays light until about 9:20pm 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Fawley
Is Fawley too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Fawley for guests?
Hamble station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
- 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