Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Fordingbridge
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Fordingbridge and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering for Fordingbridge events
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let the neighbours know
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Paella party catering in Fordingbridge, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Fordingbridge. For neighbourhood celebrations and anniversary celebrations, we can cook mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella and more.
In a place like Fordingbridge, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
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, fill in our quote form.
Party venues around Fordingbridge
Fordingbridge is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Fordingbridge, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Fordingbridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From High Street, Station Road and Picket Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Fordingbridge sits on or near the A338 and B3078, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Nearby, we also cater parties in Horseport (1 mile south-east), Tinkers Cross (1 mile north), Lower Burgate (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile east) and Stuckton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Museum (within half a mile south-east). The countryside around Fordingbridge includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Hampshire, including Fordingbridge
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
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Events we cater in Fordingbridge
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (2.8 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Questions from Fordingbridge
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For a late-May party in Fordingbridge, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Fordingbridge
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Fordingbridge? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
- 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