Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Leigh Park
Looking for paella party catering in Leigh Park? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
Live paella party catering in Leigh Park
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
How our paella party catering works in Leigh Park
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We are often asked to cater family get-togethers and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, with chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
In a place like Leigh Park, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Planning a party in Leigh Park
Leigh Park is about 1 mile north of Havant, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the PO9 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Havant station is about 1 mile away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Francis, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cover parties in every part of the PO9 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Riders Lane, Iping Avenue and Sunwood Road or the roads around them. For parties just outside Leigh Park, we cover Havant (1 mile south), Durrants (1 mile north-east), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Rowlands Castle (2 miles north-east) and Langstone (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Havant Museum (1.3 miles south). Open spaces near Leigh Park include Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Leigh Park include Park Community School (0.6 miles west)
Nearby places to Leigh Park
Other catering in Leigh Park
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Leigh Park? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have cover ready for a shower
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. 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 Leigh Park
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Leigh Park
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Leigh Park until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Leigh Park
Which station should guests use for Leigh Park?
The closest is Havant station, roughly 1 mile away.
How far is Leigh Park from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you come to Leigh Park?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Leigh Park. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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