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Paella Party Catering in Shirrell Heath
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Shirrell Heath.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering for Shirrell Heath events
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
About our paella party catering in Shirrell Heath
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We are often asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and big family gatherings, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros.
Near Shirrell Heath, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What affects the price in Shirrell Heath
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Shirrell Heath, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Party venues around Shirrell Heath
Shirrell Heath is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Shirrell Heath and the surrounding area. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Shirrell Heath to Southampton (9 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St John, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cook at parties all over the SO32 postcode area and the streets around it. Your party could be at a home on High Street, Smiths Lane and Black Horse Lane. If your venue is just outside Shirrell Heath, we also cover Shedfield (1 mile south-west), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile east), Swanmore (1 mile north) and Wickham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Knowle Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Shirrell Heath include Swanmore College of Technology (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Events we cater in Shirrell Heath
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Botley station, about 2.9 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The wet-weather plan
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are 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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shirrell Heath? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
FAQs for Shirrell Heath
How far is Shirrell Heath from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Shirrell Heath for guests?
Botley station, about 2.9 miles west of the centre.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Give separate numbers for children
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Live paella or other catering?
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, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Shirrell Heath
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
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What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Shirrell Heath
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- 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