Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Roughdown events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Roughdown: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering in Roughdown
Paella party catering in Roughdown, cooked live
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, with mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
Country parties near Roughdown suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
Roughdown questions
Is Roughdown too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cater in Roughdown?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Roughdown and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We’ll check availability right away.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Places near Roughdown
Also in Roughdown
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For event organisers in Roughdown
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Parties in Roughdown: gardens, venues and local tips
Roughdown is about 3 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Roughdown will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Netley station, about 4.3 miles north-east. Historic houses near Roughdown include Beaulieu Palace House (2.7 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Roughdown is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
We cater parties across SO45 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover parties in Holbury (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile east), Little Holbury (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile south-east) and Hardley (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (1.2 miles north)
Perfect for your party in Roughdown
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
After a christening at a church like The Good Shepherd, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Roughdown until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Roughdown
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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