Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Bagnum events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Bagnum and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering in Bagnum
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella catering in Bagnum, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. For anniversary celebrations and birthday celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of black rice, vegetable paella and seafood paella and more.
In a small place like Bagnum, events are generally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Why choose paella catering in Bagnum?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Office lunches and staff parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Ringwood School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bagnum, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Let us know about other food at the event
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Live paella or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Bagnum hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Where we can cook in Bagnum
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Places near Bagnum
Also in Bagnum
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Your questions about paella catering in Bagnum
Do you come out to small places like Bagnum?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes, that’s what it is made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Around midsummer it stays light in Bagnum until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:05pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Live paella in Bagnum: local details
Bagnum is about 2 miles south-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Bagnum and nearby villages. Bagnum is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Bagnum to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (1.7 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Bagnum is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Hampshire takes in BH24, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Bagnum, we also cover Crow (1 mile north), Upper Kingston (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile north), Foulford (2 miles north) and Ringwood (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (10 miles south-east), New Milton (6 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (7 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Bagnum includes St Catherine's Hill and Linbrook Lake.
- 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