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Paella Party Catering in Ladwell
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Ladwell and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering near Ladwell
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
About our paella party catering in Ladwell
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it’s big birthdays and leaving dos and retirements, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella and more.
Country parties near Ladwell suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
Ladwell questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Ladwell for guests?
Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Let the neighbours know
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Occasions we cook for in Ladwell
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
Places near Ladwell
What else we do in Ladwell
Parties in Ladwell: gardens, venues and local tips
Ladwell is about 2 miles north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Ladwell will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Ladwell is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Chandlers Ford station is about 2 miles away.
For paella party catering in SO21, we plan around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hursley (1 mile north), Otterbourne (2 miles east), Compton (2 miles east), South Down (2 miles east) and Oliver's Battery (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4.2 miles west). Not far away are Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dolphin Inn (0.8 miles north)
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Ladwell until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Ladwell?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Ladwell hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Ladwell and across Hampshire
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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