Hampshire · England
Paella catering in PO13
Hosting a party in PO13? We cook in Lee-on-the-Solent, Bridgemary and Rowner and every street in between, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Book live paella in PO13
Where we cater in PO13
Catering in PO13
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
Paella catering across PO13
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. We’re often asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and milestone birthday parties, with paella Valenciana, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Prices in PO13
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover PO13 and the whole of Hampshire
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Local landmarks in Lee-on-the-Solent
We cook for events around Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School, Baycroft School and Crofton School. For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles east). Not far away are West of the River Alver.
Planning live paella in PO13
From Gosport, Stubbington and Lee-on-the-Solent to 1 villages and hamlets, events across PO13 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access. Around 9 places in PO13 are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.
Lee-on-the-Solent: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lee-On-the-Solent Infant and Nursery School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 3.5 miles north. In Lee-on-the-Solent, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Events we cater in PO13
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
PO13: your questions answered
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
- 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