Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for South Gorley events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across South Gorley and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella party catering in South Gorley
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in South Gorley, and we will put together a menu and price.
Paella party catering in South Gorley, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it’s neighbourhood celebrations and milestone birthdays, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros for your guests.
Country parties near South Gorley suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why South Gorley hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in South Gorley and across Hampshire
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
South Gorley parties: what to know
South Gorley is in Hampshire. For paella party catering in South Gorley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around South Gorley. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
South Gorley is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in SP6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at parties in Mockbeggar (1 mile south), Ibsley (1 mile south-west), Harbridge (1 mile west), Rockford (1 mile south) and Linwood (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.4 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Where we can cook in South Gorley
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in South Gorley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
What else we do in South Gorley
Occasions we cook for in South Gorley
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of the Holy Ascension, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
Questions from South Gorley
Do you come out to small places like South Gorley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. 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’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Usually, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we will check.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Will the neighbours notice?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in South Gorley stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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