Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Gosport, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Gosport and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
Book paella party catering in Gosport
How our paella party catering works in Gosport
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it is garden get-togethers and baby celebrations, we can cook seafood paella, mixed paella and churros and more.
In a town like Gosport, a garden party is the classic choice, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if the garden is small. We just need a level spot to cook. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
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.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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Why choose live paella in Gosport?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Gosport
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Sangria sets the mood.
Hosting a paella party in Gosport
Gosport is in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Gosport will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Gosport to Southampton (13 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Faith's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Local halls and clubs near Gosport are an option if the garden is small. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Here we cover the PO12 and PO13 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, St Johns Square and Cockleshell Square, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Main roads around Gosport include the A32 and B3333, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Gosport for paella party catering include Forton (1 mile south-east), Elson (1 mile north), Priddy's Hard (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east). Gosport is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for parties.
A little further out are Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Brune Park Community School (within half a mile north-west) and St Vincent College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Southsea (3 miles south-east)
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- 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 booking.
On the menu in Gosport
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Gosport until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
FAQs for Gosport
How far is Gosport from London?
About 66 miles from central London.
We’re having a ceremony at St Faith's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cover Gosport?
Yes, we do. Gosport is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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