Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Kentsboro
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Kentsboro and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Milestone birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Kentsboro?
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
Churros
All ages love churros.
About our paella party catering in Kentsboro
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. Popular choices include churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for leaving dos and retirements and anniversary celebrations.
Country parties near Kentsboro suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a late-May party in Kentsboro, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Also near Kentsboro
Other catering in Kentsboro
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Kentsboro hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Your questions about paella party catering in Kentsboro
What’s the nearest station to Kentsboro for guests?
Grateley station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre.
Is Kentsboro close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How much does paella party catering cost in Kentsboro?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Kentsboro parties: what to know
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Kentsboro to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Kentsboro is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
We cater parties across SO20 and the streets around it. Local streets include Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
For event organisers in Kentsboro
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Why choose paella party catering in Kentsboro?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
For guests coming by train, Grateley station is about 2.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Travel and parking costs
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Count adults and children separately
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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