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Paella party catering in Lower Upham, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lower Upham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering for Lower Upham events
Common questions in Lower Upham
Is Lower Upham close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Lower Upham?
The closest is Hedge End station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We will check availability right away.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Paella party catering for your party in Lower Upham
Paella is relaxed food: it is served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. On the menu are vegetable paella, tapas and mixed paella, and we are often booked for engagement and anniversary parties and milestone birthdays.
In a small place like Lower Upham, 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. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What paella party catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Warn the neighbours
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We arrive before your guests to set up.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Lower Upham parties: what to know
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Lower Upham and nearby villages. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Lower Upham to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Wherever your party is in SO32, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (2.2 miles south-west)
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Lower Upham
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Lower Upham until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your party in Lower Upham
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hedge End station, about 3.4 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Who provides the crockery
Nearby places to Lower Upham
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Where we can cook in Lower Upham
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- 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