Portsmouth · England
Paella Party Catering for Portsmouth events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Portsmouth and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering in Portsmouth
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Paella party catering for your party in Portsmouth
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. For engagement and anniversary parties and street and neighbourhood parties, we can cook mixed paella, churros and seafood paella.
Parties in Portsmouth can be anywhere from a garden to a function room. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot outside or under cover. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Portsmouth and the surrounding area
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Portsmouth, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Other catering in Portsmouth
Party venues around Portsmouth
Portsmouth is in England. Tell us where your party in Portsmouth will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 19 places in Portsmouth. Our events stretch from Portsmouth to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St Wilfrid, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Thinking of a party in Alexandra Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cover parties in every part of PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2 and the streets around it. Your party could be at a home on Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square. You’ll find Portsmouth on the A3 and A27, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Rudmore (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile north), Fratton (1 mile south-east) and Kingston (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Portsmouth includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Portsmouth include The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Druids Arms (under half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Occasions we cook for in Portsmouth
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
Local halls and clubs near Portsmouth are an option if the garden is small.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Portsmouth, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Portsmouth? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
FAQs for Portsmouth
Could we have live paella in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Portsmouth?
The closest is Fratton station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Will the neighbours notice?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
- 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