Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Rockbourne, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Rockbourne.
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
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Paella party catering in Rockbourne, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Whether it’s leaving dos and retirements and naming days and christenings, we’ll put together a menu of churros, tapas and seafood paella and more.
A country party near Rockbourne is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
FAQs for Rockbourne
Is Rockbourne too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Will the neighbours notice?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Rockbourne is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm 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.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or SP6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Who books paella party catering in Rockbourne?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Rockbourne and Hampshire:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (2.4 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
Other catering in Rockbourne
Party venues around Rockbourne
Rockbourne is in Hampshire. For a party in Rockbourne, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Rockbourne. Rockbourne is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Rockbourne to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Andrew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
For paella party catering in SP6, we plan around your venue. Close by, we cover parties in Whitsbury (1 mile north-east), Damerham (2 miles south), Sandleheath (2 miles south), Ashford (3 miles south-east) and Alderholt (4 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (15 miles east), Ringwood (9 miles south), Fordingbridge (3 miles south-east), St Leonards (9 miles south), Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east) and Poulner (8 miles south).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (3.5 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Cart Wheel Public House (0.9 miles east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Rockbourne
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Rockbourne and across Hampshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
- 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