Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in Lowford, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Lowford. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering near Lowford
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
About our paella catering in Lowford
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Lowford. Whether it’s wedding breakfasts and evening food and family celebrations and christenings, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
A place like Lowford frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Where we can cook in Lowford
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Towns and villages near Lowford
Also in Lowford
Paella catering around Lowford
Lowford is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Lowford, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Medieval Merchant's House (3.7 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.7 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Paul’s Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Lowford, 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. Lowford is within about 3 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO31. Your event could be at a home on Hamble Lane, St George Close and Woolwich Close. If your venue is just outside Lowford, we also cover Old Netley (1 mile south-west), Bursledon (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lowford include Netley Common.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Mayfield (1.1 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Linden Tree pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
What happens on the day
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. Evenings in Lowford stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lowford, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Your questions about paella catering in Lowford
What’s the nearest station to Lowford for guests?
The closest is Bursledon station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you cook in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Perfect for your event in Lowford
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Company summer parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Parks such as Westwood Woodland Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- 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