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Paella party catering in Martin, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Martin and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Book paella party catering in Martin
Where we can cook in Martin
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- 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.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Paella party catering for your party in Martin
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children usually love a simple chicken paella. Whether it is anniversaries and engagement parties and baby celebrations, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas and more.
Country parties near Martin suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer party in Martin stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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What paella party catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Martin, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Hosting a paella party in Martin
Martin is in Hampshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Martin and nearby villages. Martin is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 23 miles away.
For paella party catering in SP6, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your party could be at a home on Townsend Lane and Downview Road. Other places close to Martin for paella party catering include New Forest (1 mile south-west), Rockbourne (3 miles east) and Damerham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ringwood (11 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (6 miles south-east), St Leonards (11 miles south), Alderholt (6 miles south-east), Poulner (11 miles south-east) and Ashley Heath (10 miles south).
A little further out are Cranborne Castle Hill (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Western Downs.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
FAQs for Martin
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Martin too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Occasions we cook for in Martin
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
- 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