Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Lyndhurst events
Looking for paella catering in Lyndhurst? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering for Lyndhurst events
Occasions we cook for in Lyndhurst
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Lyndhurst and Hampshire:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
For guests coming by train, Ashurst New Forest station is about 2.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
About our paella catering in Lyndhurst
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Lyndhurst. We are frequently asked to cater naming days and family parties and weddings and evening receptions, with chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and vegetable paella.
For a place the size of Lyndhurst, your own garden is frequently the best venue: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Towns and villages near Lyndhurst
What else we do in Lyndhurst
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Lyndhurst questions
Do you cater 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.
Which station should guests use for Lyndhurst?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
How much does paella catering cost in Lyndhurst?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Lyndhurst 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 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Put allergy details in writing
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Give us separate numbers for children
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we generally call guests over.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
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.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Paella catering around Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst is about 4 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Lyndhurst, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of Our Lady and St Edward, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Lyndhurst is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO43, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From High Street, King's Close and Empress Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Emery Down (1 mile west), Ashurst (3 miles north-east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Colbury (4 miles north-east) and Brockenhurst (4 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (4 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (2.6 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lyndhurst include Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include Fox And Hounds Public House (under half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
- 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