Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Wittensford, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Wittensford and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering for Wittensford events
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Paella party catering in Wittensford, cooked live
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and churros, and we’re often booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and engagement and anniversary parties.
Country parties near Wittensford suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Paella compared with other options
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Hampshire, including Wittensford
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Planning a party in Wittensford
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Wittensford, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Wittensford include Landford Manor (4.2 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Wittensford, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO43, so your party can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Wittensford for paella party catering include Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find Sir John Barleycorn Inn (0.5 miles east)
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For a late-May party in Wittensford, 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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FAQs for Wittensford
What’s the nearest station to Wittensford for guests?
Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Occasions we cook for in Wittensford
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Wittensford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
If guests are coming by rail, Ashurst New Forest station is about 3.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- 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