Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Highcliffe
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Highcliffe and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering for Highcliffe events
Paella party catering for your party in Highcliffe
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and christenings and naming days.
Around Highcliffe, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Who books paella party catering in Highcliffe?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Highcliffe and Hampshire:
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.1 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
Party venues around Highcliffe
Highcliffe is about 1 mile east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO23, we can bring the pans to you. Highcliffe is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Highcliffe to Southampton (10 miles away).
After a christening at a church like All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Thinking of a party in St. Cross Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Wherever your party is in SO23, SO21 and SO20, we can bring paella party catering to you. From Moss Road, Vale Road and Domum Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. You will find Highcliffe on the M3 and A31, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For parties just outside Highcliffe, we cover Bar End (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile south-west) and Abbotts Barton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (under half a mile north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local schools include Leigh House Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Peter Symonds College (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Heart in Hand pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have bins ready
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, at a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Highcliffe until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
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.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Highcliffe and across Hampshire
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Churros
All ages love churros.
FAQs for Highcliffe
We are having a ceremony at All Saints: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Highcliffe for guests?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Highcliffe.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Also near Highcliffe
Also in Highcliffe
- 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