Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for South Hayling events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in South Hayling and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Naming days and christenings
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering for South Hayling events
South Hayling: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to South Hayling for guests?
Fratton station, about 4.3 miles west of the centre.
Is South Hayling close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How our paella party catering works in South Hayling
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around South Hayling. Whether it is anniversaries and engagement parties and celebrations of life, we can cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas for your guests.
Parties around South Hayling are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in South Hayling stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Towns and villages near South Hayling
Also in South Hayling
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books paella party catering in South Hayling?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for around South Hayling:
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Party venues around South Hayling
South Hayling is about 5 miles east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. From the centre of South Hayling to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from South Hayling to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (3.9 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Fratton station is about 4.3 miles away. Near the coast, within about a mile, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Here we cover the PO11 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Station Road and St Leonard's Avenue, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include West Town (1 mile west), Tourner Bury (1 mile north-east), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find St James Hospital (3.3 miles west) and Eastney Beam Engine House (3.1 miles west). Not far away are Hayling Billy.
- Local schools include The Hayling College (0.5 miles north) and The Hayling College (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Newton House Hotel (0.6 miles north-west)
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give separate numbers for children
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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