Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Hangersley events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hangersley: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering in Hangersley
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 keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella catering in Hangersley, made fresh on the day
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Hangersley. On the menu are vegan paella, vegetable paella and black rice, and we are regularly asked to cater staff parties and work lunches and retirement and leaving parties.
Somewhere like Hangersley, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Your questions about paella catering in Hangersley
Is Hangersley too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What affects the price in Hangersley
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Hangersley? 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.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
Planning live paella in Hangersley
Hangersley is in Hampshire. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hangersley and nearby villages. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 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. Historic houses near Hangersley include Avon Tyrrell House (4.1 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Hangersley is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, 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.
We cater events across BH24. Streets in the area include St Aubyns Lane and Cowpitts Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Hangersley, we also cover Shobley (1 mile east), Highwood (1 mile north), Forest Corner (1 mile south-east), Foulford (1 mile south-east) and Poulner (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hangersley include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Hangersley include Ringwood School Academy (1.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The London Tavern (0.8 miles south-west)
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Why choose live paella in Hangersley?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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