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Paella party catering in North End, Portsmouth
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across North End and Portsmouth, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering near North End
Paella party catering in North End, cooked live
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. We’re often asked to cater garden get-togethers and wakes and celebrations of life, serving churros, vegetable paella and tapas.
Parties around North End are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
- Location
- North End (PO2, PO1)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or PO2 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer party in North End stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the 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 from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in North End
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Other catering in North End
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
FAQs for North End
Can you cook near the sea around North End?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Could we have live paella in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Perfect for your party in North End
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Here are some of the events we cook for in North End and Portsmouth:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Local halls and clubs near North End are an option if the garden is small.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in North End? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planning a party in North End
North End is about 1 mile north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. For paella party catering in North End, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 19 places across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St. Mark’s, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Hilsea station, about 1.2 miles north-east. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features.
For paella party catering in PO2 and PO1, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on Knox Road, Croft Road and Kirby Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Being close to the A2047, North End is simple for us to get to for your party. If your venue is just outside North End, we also cover Rudmore (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile west), Portsmouth (1 mile south), Copnor (1 mile south-east) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around North End includes Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Schools near North End include Mayfield School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Clarence pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (2.4 miles south)
- 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