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Paella catering in SO23

Planning an event in SO23? We cook in Hyde, Highcliffe and Springvale and the rest of the district, with paella cooked from scratch.

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Paella catering across SO23

Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Popular choices include black rice, seafood paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and company summer parties.

Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss.

It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.

Pricing in SO23

There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.

Why choose Love Paella

Waiting staff and crockery on request
Live cooking, not reheated food
Events in SO23 and across Hampshire
Starters and desserts to complete the menu

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We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.

Landmarks near Hyde

In Hyde, that can mean a party near St Bede Church of England Primary School, Peter Symonds College and Leigh House Hospital. Other local landmarks include St Bartholomew's Church (under half a mile south-west), The King Alfred pub (less than half a mile south-east) and St. Cross Park (1.7 miles south). Hyde has its own railway station: Winchester station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find Winchester Castle (0.6 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (0.5 miles north). Not far away are Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.

Catering events across SO23

There are 3 towns and 3 villages and hamlets in SO23, so the setting can be anything from Winchester, Hyde and Weeke to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.

Hyde: For guests coming by train, Hyde has its own station, Winchester station. Thinking of a picnic-style party in St. Cross Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Evenings in Hyde stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.

Organising for someone else?

If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.

Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.

Dietary needs and planning tips

With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:

Ensure each pan is labelled
Make sure most guests can sit to eat
Count adults and children separately
Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences

Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.

Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.

Live paella or other catering?

Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving.

Comparing caterers

Whether travel is included
The wet-weather plan
What the price includes, item by item
The deposit and payment dates

What affects the price in SO23

The price comes down to a few factors:

Guest numbers
Parking and unloading
How many staff you need
Plates, cutlery and glassware

Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.

Details that help

Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:

The courses you’d like
The address or venue name
Anything your venue supplies
A photo of the space, if you can

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.

Should I cook it myself?

DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.

Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.

SO23: your questions answered

How many different paellas?

Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.

Is paella enough as a main?

It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.

When should we book?

Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.

Which paellas do you recommend?

It depends on your guests. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.

Is the paella gluten-free?

Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.

What if the weather’s bad?

Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.

Do you clear up afterwards?

We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.

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

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