Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Lovedean, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Lovedean and across Hampshire.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
- Celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Lovedean
Paella party catering in Lovedean, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. For family reunions and engagement and anniversary parties, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, churros and tapas for your guests.
A country party near Lovedean is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
For event organisers in Lovedean
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Common questions in Lovedean
What’s the nearest station to Lovedean for guests?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
How far is Lovedean from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater in Lovedean?
We do. We cook at events in Lovedean and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Lovedean
Other catering in Lovedean
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Occasions we cook for in Lovedean
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Rowlands Castle station is about 3.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Lovedean is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Related guides
Party venues around Lovedean
Lovedean is about 1 mile west of Horndean, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Lovedean, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Lovedean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Lovedean to Southampton (16 miles away).
The South Downs National Park is within about 8 miles of Lovedean, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in PO8, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include New Road, Yoells Lane and Witley Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Lovedean, we cover Horndean (1 mile east), Wecock Farm (1 mile south), Anmore (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north-east) and Denmead (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Windmill Hill.
- Schools near Lovedean include Horndean Technology College (0.8 miles east)
- 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