Hampshire · England
Live paella catering in The Hummicks, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in The Hummicks. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering for The Hummicks events
Perfect for your event in The Hummicks
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in The Hummicks book us for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
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Paella catering for your event in The Hummicks
There’s something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. For anniversaries and engagement parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and black rice and more.
In a hamlet or village like The Hummicks, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
The Hummicks: venues, travel and local tips
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of The Hummicks or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. The Hummicks is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from The Hummicks to Southampton (7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Beaulieu Village Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The Hummicks is within about a mile 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.
Wherever your event is in SO42, we can bring paella catering to you. For events just outside The Hummicks, we cover Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Montagu Arms (0.9 miles west)
Common questions in The Hummicks
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in The Hummicks? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Evenings in The Hummicks stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where we can cook in The Hummicks
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Nearby places to The Hummicks
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why The Hummicks hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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