Portsmouth · England
Paella party catering in Landport, Portsmouth
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Landport.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering in Landport
Who books paella party catering in Landport?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family reunions
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
How our paella party catering works in Landport
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and engagement and anniversary parties, with chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros.
Around Landport, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Where
- Landport (PO1, PO2, PO5)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. A summer party in Landport stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
For event organisers in Landport
Organising a club, school or community event in Landport? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Landport
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Landport and across Portsmouth
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Common questions in Landport
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How far is Landport from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Also in Landport
Landport parties: what to know
Landport is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Give us the address of your party in Landport, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Portsmouth & Southsea station is in Landport itself. Thinking of a party in Alexandra Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cook at parties all over PO1, PO2 and PO5. That could mean a party in a garden on Lake Road, Watts Road and Alfred Road. We also cook at parties in Portsmouth (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile east) and North End (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Southsea Castle (1.7 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (less than half a mile west). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Painters Arms (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.4 miles south)
- 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