Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Bagnum, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Bagnum. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Book paella party catering in Bagnum
Paella party catering in Bagnum, cooked live
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Bagnum. Whether it is wakes and memorial gatherings and milestone birthdays, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, mixed paella and tapas and more.
Country parties near Bagnum suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Bagnum
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Bagnum and across Hampshire
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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.
Towns and villages near Bagnum
Also in Bagnum
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Occasions we cook for in Bagnum
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Historic houses near Bagnum include Avon Tyrrell House (1.7 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
Hosting a paella party in Bagnum
Bagnum is about 2 miles south-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Bagnum, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Bagnum is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Bagnum to Southampton (17 miles away).
Bagnum is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Hampshire takes in BH24. We also cook at parties in Crow (1 mile north), Upper Kingston (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile north), Foulford (2 miles north) and Ringwood (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (10 miles south-east), New Milton (6 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (7 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (4.4 miles west). Open spaces near Bagnum include St Catherine's Hill and Linbrook Lake.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Your questions about paella party catering in Bagnum
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Bagnum too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bagnum.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What affects the price in Bagnum
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
Send us the date, your venue or BH24 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Bagnum until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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- 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