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Paella catering in SO40
We cook at events in every part of the SO40 postcode district, including Totton, Marchwood and Eling. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Live paella across SO40
Towns and villages in SO40
- Totton
- Marchwood
- Eling
- Hounsdown
- Ashurst
- Redbridge
- Bartley
- Cadnam
- Woodlands
- Copythorne
- Winsor
- Netley Marsh
- Ashurst Bridge
- Colbury
- Hillstreet
- Newbridge
What we do in SO40
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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Our paella catering in SO40
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and christenings and retirement and leaving parties.
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Pricing in SO40
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Local landmarks in Totton
Events here are often close to The Cross Keys Public House, Hounsdown School and Abbotswood Junior School. Totton’s nearest station is Totton station, about 1 mile east. Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
Paella catering in SO40: local guide
There are 3 towns and 12 villages and hamlets in SO40, so the setting can be anything from Totton, Marchwood and Eling to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. The New Forest National Park is within easy reach of places across SO40, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events. 10 of the places we cover in SO40 are within about 6 miles of the sea, so we frequently plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind, and seafood paella is popular.
Totton: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Abbotswood Junior School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Totton station, about 1 mile east. In Totton, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Events we cater in SO40
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in SO40 book us for occasions like:
- Naming days and family parties
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Company summer parties
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Send allergies to us in writing
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Is live paella right for you?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Your questions about paella catering in SO40
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is paella enough as a main?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
- 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