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Paella catering in PO12
We cook at events in every part of the PO12 postcode district, which takes in Gosport, Forton and Elson. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Planning an event in PO12?
Areas within PO12
What we do in PO12
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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Elsewhere in Hampshire
Every town in Hampshire
Every area we cover
Our paella catering in PO12
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and retirement and leaving parties, with vegan paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Pricing in PO12
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
What’s near Gosport
Around Gosport, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Brune Park Community School, Brockhurst Primary School and St Vincent College and the streets around them. Also close by are St Faith's Church (0.5 miles south-east) and Queen's Head pub (within half a mile north-west). Gosport’s nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (2.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (3 miles south-east)
Paella catering in PO12: local guide
Across PO12, we cook in 3 towns and 3 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Gosport, Forton and Portsea or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. 11 of the places we cover in PO12 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.
Gosport: For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Faith's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Brockhurst Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Planning an evening event in Gosport? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t provide them.
What affects the price in PO12
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Common questions in PO12
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
How much does paella catering cost in PO12?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
- 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