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Paella catering in PO11
We cater across all of the PO11 postcode district, including South Hayling, West Town and Stoke. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Planning an event in PO11?
Where we cater in PO11
Events we cater in PO11
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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Paella catering across PO11
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. We cook vegan paella, black rice and mixed paella, and we’re frequently booked for fairs, fêtes and festivals and retirement and leaving parties.
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Prices in PO11
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in South Hayling
Events here are frequently close to St Mary's Church, The Hayling College and Newton House Hotel. Nearby too are The Hayling College (0.5 miles north) and Mengham Junior School (under half a mile north). South Hayling’s nearest station is Fratton station, about 4.3 miles west of the centre. A little further out are St James Hospital (3.3 miles west) and Eastney Beam Engine House (3.1 miles west). The countryside around South Hayling includes Hayling Billy.
Paella catering in PO11: local guide
From Havant, South Hayling and West Town to 7 villages and hamlets, events across PO11 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Around 10 places in PO11 are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
South Hayling: For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near South Hayling include Warblington Castle (3.9 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Around midsummer it stays light in South Hayling until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
For event organisers in PO11
Organising a club, school or community event in PO11? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
Your questions about paella catering in PO11
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Which paella is most popular?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
- 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