Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Oliver's Battery
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Oliver's Battery and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family reunions
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering for Oliver's Battery events
Paella party catering for your party in Oliver's Battery
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. For baby celebrations and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook tapas, mixed paella and vegetable paella and more.
A country party near Oliver's Battery is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood.
How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Oliver's Battery until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Who books paella party catering in Oliver's Battery?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
In Oliver's Battery and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Parks such as St. Cross Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Organising a club, school or community event in Oliver's Battery? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Oliver's Battery questions
Could we have live paella in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like Oliver's Battery?
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?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Party venues around Oliver's Battery
Oliver's Battery is about 2 miles south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Oliver's Battery will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Oliver's Battery is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Saint Mark's, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Shawford station is about 1.9 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO22, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Momford Road, Austen Avenue and Sunnydown Road. Oliver's Battery is on the A3090, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For parties just outside Oliver's Battery, we cover Badger Farm (1 mile east), Stanmore (1 mile north-east), St Cross (1 mile east), Compton (2 miles south) and Winchester (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (5 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles south) and Hedge End (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.9 miles north). Not far away are Hockley Meadows and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Kings' School (1 mile north)
Why choose live paella in Oliver's Battery?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or SO22 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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