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Paella Catering for Frostlane events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Frostlane: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
Live paella catering in Frostlane
Paella catering for your event in Frostlane
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. For retirement celebrations and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
For a rural spot like Frostlane, 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 cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evenings in Frostlane stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know about other food at the event
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Occasions we cook for in Frostlane
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Big birthdays
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Waterside Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Catering across Hampshire, including Frostlane
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Frostlane: venues, travel and local tips
Frostlane is about 1 mile south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Frostlane, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Frostlane is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Anne, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Netley station is about 2.5 miles away. Frostlane is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 4 miles of Frostlane, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Paella catering in SO45 is planned around your venue. Other places close to Frostlane for paella catering include Hardley (1 mile south), Little Holbury (2 miles south), Holbury (2 miles south), Weston (2 miles north) and Roughdown (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (4 miles north) and Netley Castle (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Frostlane includes Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Frostlane include Noadswood School (1.2 miles west)
FAQs for Frostlane
Is Frostlane too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Anne?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for 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