Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Battramsley events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Battramsley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Staff parties and work lunches
Book paella catering in Battramsley
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Battramsley
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Battramsley and the whole of Hampshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Paella catering in Battramsley, cooked live
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We are often asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with paella Valenciana, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a hamlet or village like Battramsley, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Who books paella catering in Battramsley?
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Battramsley, people book us for events such as:
- Naming days and family parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For guests coming by train, Sway station is about 2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Catering an event in Battramsley
Battramsley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. For an event in Battramsley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Battramsley. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as William Gilpin Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Battramsley, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. Battramsley is within about 3 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sandy Down (1 mile north), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Warborne (1 mile south-east) and Pilley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Totton (9 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include Southlands School (1.4 miles south-east) and Priestlands School (2.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Hobler Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Battramsley, and we will put together a menu and price.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Send allergies to us in writing
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Around midsummer it stays light in Battramsley until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:05pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Your questions about paella catering in Battramsley
Which station should guests use for Battramsley?
Sway station, about 2 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
- 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