Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Park Gate, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Park Gate.
- Family get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering in Park Gate
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
How our paella party catering works in Park Gate
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Whether it’s wakes and memorial gatherings and family reunions, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella and more.
Country parties near Park Gate suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Park Gate parties: what to know
Park Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO31, we can bring the pans to you. Park Gate is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Park Gate to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Margaret Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO31, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From Station Road, Botley Road and Middle Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Park Gate for paella party catering include Sarisbury (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south), Segensworth (1 mile east), Whiteley (1 mile north-east) and Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.4 miles north-west) and St Andrew's Castle (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Park Gate includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.8 miles south-west)
Your questions about paella party catering in Park Gate
Which station should guests use for Park Gate?
Swanwick station, in Park Gate itself.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Normally, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Count adults and children separately
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Let the neighbours know
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
What paella party catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Nearby places to Park Gate
What else we do in Park Gate
Why choose live paella in Park Gate?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Park Gate
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Why choose paella party catering in Park Gate?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Whatever you are celebrating in Park Gate, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
If guests are coming by rail, Swanwick station is in Park Gate itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. Sunset in Park Gate is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Read more
- 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