Hampshire · England
Paella Catering in Brockenhurst
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Brockenhurst.
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering in Brockenhurst
About our paella catering in Brockenhurst
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Brockenhurst. For community events and fairs and weddings, from canapés to evening food, we can cook mixed paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella for your guests.
In and around Brockenhurst, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Is live paella right for your event?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is generally the most photographed pan.
Paella catering around Brockenhurst
Brockenhurst is about 5 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Brockenhurst and the surrounding area. Brockenhurst is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Brockenhurst to Southampton (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Brockenhurst station is in Brockenhurst itself. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Saviour, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Brockenhurst is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 5 miles of Brockenhurst, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your event is in SO42, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Fibbards Road, The Rise and Brookley Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Brockenhurst, we also cover South Weirs (1 mile south-west), Setley (1 mile south), Balmerlawn (1 mile north-east), Lyndhurst (4 miles north) and Emery Down (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (14 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.8 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include Morant Arms (less than half a mile east)
Towns and villages near Brockenhurst
Also in Brockenhurst
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Occasions we cook for in Brockenhurst
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Brockenhurst:
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. In Brockenhurst, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- 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 you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
FAQs for Brockenhurst
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Brockenhurst for guests?
Brockenhurst station, in Brockenhurst itself.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
- 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