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Paella Catering in Foulford
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Foulford and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Foulford
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Foulford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Paella catering in Foulford, made fresh on the day
There is something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. On the menu are mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and family celebrations and christenings.
For a rural spot like Foulford, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
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What else we do in Foulford
Foulford questions
We’re having a ceremony at St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
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.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can paella be the only main course?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Foulford
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
What affects the price in Foulford
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Catering an event in Foulford
Foulford is in Hampshire. Events in Foulford are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Foulford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Foulford to Southampton (16 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St John the Baptist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Ringwood School Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Foulford. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
This part of Hampshire takes in BH24. For events just outside Foulford, we cover Forest Corner (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile north), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile south-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (7 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Foulford? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in Foulford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Perfect for your event in Foulford
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (3.3 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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