Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Little Holbury events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Little Holbury and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Planning an event in Little Holbury?
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Little Holbury? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
About our paella party catering in Little Holbury
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater baby celebrations and big birthdays.
In a small place like Little Holbury, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Who books paella party catering in Little Holbury?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (2.8 miles west) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.6 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give separate numbers for children
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Party venues around Little Holbury
Little Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. From the centre of Little Holbury to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Little Holbury is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Little Holbury to Southampton (6 miles away).
After a christening at a church like The Good Shepherd, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Netley station, about 3.6 miles north-east. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Little Holbury, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Southbourne Avenue, Manor Road and Westbourne Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Holbury (1 mile south-east), Hardley (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Frostlane (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Netley Castle (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Little Holbury includes Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Little Holbury include The New Forest Academy (less than half a mile north)
Where we can cook in Little Holbury
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Little Holbury is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Little Holbury: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Little Holbury?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Little Holbury for guests?
The closest is Netley station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
What else we do in Little Holbury
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
- 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