Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Sway, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Sway and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family reunions
Live paella party catering in Sway
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Paella party catering for your party in Sway
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. We’re frequently asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and birthday parties, with tapas, churros and seafood paella.
For a party in Sway, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Other catering in Sway
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Common questions in Sway
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Sway, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
Planning a party in Sway
Sway is about 3 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Sway. Sway is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Sway station is in Sway itself. Sway is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Paella party catering in SO41 is planned around your venue. That could mean a party in a garden on Station Road, Anderwood Drive and Cruse Close. We also cook at parties in Mead End (1 mile west), Tiptoe (1 mile south-west), Hordle (2 miles south), Ashley (2 miles south-west) and Bashley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (10 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (3 miles south-west) and Ringwood (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby, you will find Forest Heath Hotel (less than half a mile south)
Why choose live paella in Sway?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Sway hosts choose us
- We cover Sway and the whole of Hampshire
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Events we cater in Sway
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street and neighbourhood parties
After a christening at a church like St Luke's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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