Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Bailey's Hard
Planning paella party catering in Bailey's Hard? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
Book paella party catering in Bailey's Hard
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Bailey's Hard until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Bailey's Hard, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Paella party catering in Bailey's Hard, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthdays and baby celebrations.
Near Bailey's Hard, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Warn the neighbours
We are set up before guests arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Where we can cook in Bailey's Hard
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Who books paella party catering in Bailey's Hard?
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Historic houses near Bailey's Hard include Beaulieu Palace House (0.8 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
Hosting a paella party in Bailey's Hard
Bailey's Hard is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. For a party in Bailey's Hard, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Bailey's Hard to Southampton (8 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Beaulieu Road station is about 4.2 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Bailey's Hard, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over SO42 and the streets around it. We also cook at parties in The Hummicks (1 mile north-east), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (1 mile west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), 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 (5.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
- Pubs nearby include The Montagu Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Bailey's Hard: your questions answered
Is Bailey's Hard too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you come to Bailey's Hard?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Bailey's Hard. To check your date, use our quote form.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Towns and villages near Bailey's Hard
What else we do in Bailey's Hard
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, 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