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Paella Catering in Woodgreen
Looking for paella catering in Woodgreen? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Office lunches and staff parties
Live paella catering in Woodgreen
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evenings in Woodgreen 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.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Paella catering in Woodgreen, made fresh on the day
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately. Whether it’s family celebrations and christenings and staff parties and work lunches, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Woodgreen, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Woodgreen
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Catering an event in Woodgreen
Woodgreen is in Hampshire. For paella catering in Woodgreen, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Woodgreen is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Breamore Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Boniface, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on High Street, Love Lane and Grace Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Breamore (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile south-west), Godshill (2 miles south), Upper Street (2 miles west) and Hale (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (8 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles south-west) and Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Horse and Groom pub (within half a mile north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Woodgreen
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Why choose paella catering in Woodgreen?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Woodgreen, people book us for occasions like:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Historic houses near Woodgreen include Breamore House (1.5 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
Nearby places to Woodgreen
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Your questions about paella catering in Woodgreen
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Boniface?
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.
Is Woodgreen too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
- 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