Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Weston, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Weston and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer garden parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering near Weston
Paella party catering for your party in Weston
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. For big family gatherings and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
In a small place like Weston, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Weston
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Events in Weston and across Hampshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Party venues around Weston
Weston is about 1 mile south-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Weston to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Weston is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Petersfield station is about 1.4 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Weston, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU32, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Weston Lane and Wylds Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Weston for paella party catering include Buriton (1 mile south-east), Ramsdean (1 mile west), Nursted (2 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south), Alton (11 miles north) and Waterlooville (8 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Petersfield Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-east) and Bear Museum (1.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Weston includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and War Down.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (1.1 miles north-east) and The Petersfield School (1.1 miles north-east)
Also near Weston
Also in Weston
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. A summer party in Weston stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, 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 from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Weston? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about paella party catering in Weston
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Is Weston close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
Occasions we cook for in Weston
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Baby celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
Nearby historic houses include Uppark (4 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
For event organisers in Weston
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
About the dishes
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
- 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