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Paella party catering in Mount Pleasant, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Mount Pleasant and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella party catering in Mount Pleasant
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Paella party catering in Mount Pleasant, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and baby celebrations, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
Country parties near Mount Pleasant suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Mount Pleasant: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Mount Pleasant?
The closest is Sway station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning a party in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant is about 2 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO41, we can bring the pans to you. Mount Pleasant is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Mount Pleasant is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
For paella party catering in SO41, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as Mount Pleasant Lane and Kings Hyde or the roads around them. Other places close to Mount Pleasant for paella party catering include Battramsley (1 mile north-east), Boldre (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-east), Warborne (2 miles east) and Lymington (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.9 miles south-east) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hobler Public House (1 mile north-east)
Also near Mount Pleasant
Other catering in Mount Pleasant
Occasions we cook for in Mount Pleasant
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Mount Pleasant, people book us for events such as:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Sway station is about 1.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
Planning paella party catering in Mount Pleasant? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- 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 you book.
On the menu in Mount Pleasant
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Mount Pleasant 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.
- 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
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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- 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