Hampshire · England
Paella catering in SO53
We cook at events in every part of the SO53 postcode district, including Chandler's Ford, Allbrook and Hiltingbury. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Book live paella in SO53
Areas within SO53
What we do in SO53
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
Our paella catering in SO53
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. We are frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving black rice, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Prices in SO53
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in SO53? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Near you in Chandler's Ford
In Chandler's Ford, that can mean a party near Thornden School, St Boniface and Chandler's Ford Infant School, among other places. Chandler's Ford has its own railway station: Chandlers Ford station. Nearby you will also find Princess Anne Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Chandler's Ford includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
Live paella across SO53: what to know
Across SO53, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Chandler's Ford, Allbrook and Hiltingbury or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Chandler's Ford: For guests coming by train, Chandlers Ford station is in Chandler's Ford itself. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Chandler's Ford Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Planning an evening event in Chandler's Ford? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Events we cater in SO53
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Community events and fairs
- Company summer parties
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Questions from SO53
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
- 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