Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for South Wonston events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in South Wonston and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
Planning an event in South Wonston?
About our paella party catering in South Wonston
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We’re often asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and garden get-togethers, serving mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like South Wonston, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in South Wonston 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover South Wonston and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Sangria sets the mood.
South Wonston questions
Is South Wonston close to London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for South Wonston?
Winchester station, about 3.7 miles south of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning a party in South Wonston
South Wonston is about 4 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the SO21 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 3.7 miles south.
Paella party catering in SO21 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as Norris Gardens, Wrights Way and Lovell Close or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside South Wonston, we also cover Worthy Down (1 mile south), Springvale (2 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (2 miles north), Stoke Charity (2 miles north-east) and Hunton (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (4 miles south), Eastleigh (11 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4 miles south) and Winchester Castle (4.1 miles south). Not far away are Winnall Moors.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not 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. We take care of all of it.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Towns and villages near South Wonston
Also in South Wonston
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in South Wonston? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
- 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