Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Headbourne Worthy events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Headbourne Worthy and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering for Headbourne Worthy events
About our paella party catering in Headbourne Worthy
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and big family gatherings, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
Country parties near Headbourne Worthy suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Events we cater in Headbourne Worthy
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
In Headbourne Worthy and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.8 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have bins ready
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Headbourne Worthy
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Headbourne Worthy: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Headbourne Worthy?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Headbourne Worthy for guests?
Winchester station, about 1.8 miles south-west of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is my garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We will check availability straight away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Headbourne Worthy
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
Hosting a paella party in Headbourne Worthy
Headbourne Worthy is about 2 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Headbourne Worthy, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Headbourne Worthy to Southampton (13 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
For paella party catering in SO23, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include London Road, Whiteway Close and The Dell; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Headbourne Worthy, we cover Abbotts Barton (1 mile south), Harestock (1 mile south-west), Hyde (2 miles south), Weeke (2 miles south-west) and Littleton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-west) and Alton (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south) and Winchester Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cart And Horses Public House (under half a mile east)
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Headbourne Worthy until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Headbourne Worthy? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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More for events in Headbourne Worthy
- 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