Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Barton on Sea
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Barton on Sea and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering in Barton on Sea
About our paella party catering in Barton on Sea
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. Whether it’s summer garden parties and wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and churros and more.
Around Barton on Sea, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Barton on Sea parties: what to know
Barton on Sea is in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the BH25 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Barton on Sea to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St Magdalene, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Barton on Sea include Highcliffe Castle (2.2 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Barton on Sea is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in BH25, we plan around your venue. We can cater a party on streets such as Barton Drive, Heathy Close and Barton Way or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in New Milton (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-east) and Downton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Totton (14 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (14 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (13 miles north-east) and Marchwood (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Highcliffe Castle (2.2 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.5 miles east). The countryside around Barton on Sea includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (0.6 miles north) and The Arnewood School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Centre pub (under half a mile north)
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Barton on Sea: your questions answered
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Magdalene?
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. Send us the reception address.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you supply crockery?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Why choose live paella in Barton on Sea?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Why choose paella party catering in Barton on Sea?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Barton on Sea book us for events such as:
- Family reunions
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, New Milton station is about 1 mile away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
How it works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Barton on Sea stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with 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.
Planning help
- 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