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Paella party catering in Lordswood, Southampton
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lordswood.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella party catering in Lordswood
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Lordswood
- We cover Lordswood and the whole of Southampton
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Paella party catering in Lordswood, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. For family get-togethers and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook mixed paella, seafood paella and tapas and more.
Parties around Lordswood are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Lordswood
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Party venues around Lordswood
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Tell us where your party in Lordswood will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Lordswood is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Lord's Hill Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in St James' Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Lordswood is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Wherever your party is in SO16 and SO15, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside Lordswood, we cover Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). Open spaces near Lordswood include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Upper Shirley High School (1 mile south) and Oaklands Community School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you will find Bridge Tavern (0.9 miles south-west)
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Lordswood is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
What affects the price in Lordswood
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Other catering in Lordswood
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Let the neighbours know
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Your questions about paella party catering in Lordswood
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.
Could we have live paella in St James' Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We’ll check availability right away.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
- 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