Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Popley, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Popley and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Popley?
Paella party catering in Popley, made fresh on the day
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Popley. On the menu are mixed paella, tapas and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater naming days and christenings and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a place like Popley, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Hosting a paella party in Popley
Popley is about 2 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Parties in Popley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Gabriel's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in Eastrop Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG24 and RG21, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Wix Road, Abbey Road and Miles Road. If your venue is just outside Popley, we also cover Oakridge (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile south), Chineham (1 mile east), Lychpit (2 miles south-east) and Old Basing (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Willis Museum (1.5 miles south) and The Malls (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Popley include Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Schools near Popley include Everest Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Popley
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
For event organisers in Popley
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Places near Popley
What else we do in Popley
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Popley until about 9:25pm, 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.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Who books paella party catering in Popley?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Popley and Hampshire:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, Basingstoke station is about 1.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
Common questions in Popley
Is Popley close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Gabriel's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
- 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