Hampshire · England
Paella Catering for Sandy Balls events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Sandy Balls.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella catering for Sandy Balls events
About our paella catering in Sandy Balls
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in Sandy Balls. For company summer parties and big birthdays, we will put together a menu of black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana.
In a hamlet or village like Sandy Balls, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Planning an evening event in Sandy Balls? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:10pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Paella catering around Sandy Balls
Sandy Balls is in Hampshire. Events in Sandy Balls are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook 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.
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (2.9 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like The Burgate School and Sixth Form, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Sandy Balls is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in SP6, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include The Pines, River Road and Larch Row, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Godshill (1 mile north-east), Criddlestyle (1 mile south-west), Blissford (1 mile south), Stuckton (1 mile south-west) and Frogham (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.3 miles west) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby, you will find The Fighting Cocks pub (0.5 miles east)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose paella catering in Sandy Balls?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Company summer parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Giles, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- Space, access and power needs
FAQs for Sandy Balls
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We are having a ceremony at St Giles: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can paella be the only main course?
It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Confirm allergies by email
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Also in Sandy Balls
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What affects the price in Sandy Balls
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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