Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Sandy Down events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Sandy Down.
- Big family gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering in Sandy Down
Paella party catering in Sandy Down, cooked live
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. For naming days and christenings and garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Sandy Down, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Live paella or other catering?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Sandy Down
- Drinks service on request
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Sandy Down and the whole of Hampshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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Perfect for your party in Sandy Down
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Sandy Down questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Is my garden big enough?
Typically, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Sandy Down until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Sandy Down, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
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.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Parties in Sandy Down: gardens, venues and local tips
Sandy Down is about 3 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. From the centre of Sandy Down to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Sandy Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Sandy Down to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brockenhurst station, about 1.6 miles north. Sandy Down is within about 2 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in SO41, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Sandy Down, Lower Sandy Down and Hurstly Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Battramsley (1 mile south), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Pilley (1 mile south-east) and Warborne (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south) and Romsey (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.9 miles south) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.6 miles south). The countryside around Sandy Down includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Pubs nearby include The Hobler Public House (within half a mile south-west)
- 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