Hampshire · England
Paella Catering in Walhampton
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Walhampton and across Hampshire.
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Walhampton?
How our paella catering works in Walhampton
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and office lunches and staff parties, serving chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella.
Somewhere like Walhampton, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What affects the price in Walhampton
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Your questions about paella catering in Walhampton
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 follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Walhampton?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Evenings in Walhampton 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Live paella in Walhampton: local details
Walhampton is about 1 mile east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO41 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Walhampton to Southampton (12 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lymington Church of England Infant School, can book us as a food stall. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like United Reform Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Walhampton is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about a mile of Walhampton, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
For paella catering in SO41, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Undershore Road and Walhampton Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Lymington (1 mile west), Portmore (1 mile north), Warborne (1 mile north), Pennington (1 mile south-west) and Pilley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Totton (11 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (6 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west) and Locks Heath (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.8 miles north-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4 miles south). Open spaces near Walhampton include Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include Southlands School (1 mile north) and Priestlands School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ferryman pub (under half a mile north)
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
For event organisers in Walhampton
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why choose live paella in Walhampton?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Walhampton. 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 choose Love Paella in Walhampton
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Walhampton and across Hampshire
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Other catering in Walhampton
Who books paella catering in Walhampton?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Walhampton, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversary celebrations
For guests coming by train, Walhampton has its own station, Lymington Town station.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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