Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Hordle, Hampshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Hordle.
- Retirement celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Live paella catering in Hordle
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know about other food at the event
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Paella catering in Hordle, made fresh on the day
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for garden get-togethers and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
There may be a hall or club near Hordle if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Live paella in Hordle: local details
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Across the SO41 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Hordle is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Nearby historic houses include Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Hordle is within about 5 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. The coast is within about 4 miles of Hordle, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Wherever your event is in SO41, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands. Nearby, we also cater events in Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Hordle include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles west)
Other catering in Hordle
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Hordle until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:05pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- 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.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the 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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How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Hordle
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Hordle
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
For event organisers in Hordle
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Questions from Hordle
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Hordle?
The closest is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Do you cover Hordle?
We do. We cook at events in Hordle and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
- 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