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Paella Party Catering in Southington
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Southington and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Family reunions
Paella party catering in Southington
Paella party catering for your party in Southington
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. On the menu are mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for summer garden parties and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
A country party near Southington is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Southington
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Southington
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. A summer party in Southington stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Why choose paella party catering in Southington?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Overton station, about 1.1 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Southington parties: what to know
Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG25, we will come to your venue or garden. Southington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane. If your venue is just outside Southington, we also cover Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Not far away are Ladle Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Greyhound pub (0.5 miles east)
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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.
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FAQs for Southington
Which station should guests use for Southington?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is my garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Do you come to Southington?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Southington and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
- 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