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Paella party catering in Battramsley, Hampshire
Planning paella party catering in Battramsley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Battramsley
How our paella party catering works in Battramsley
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthdays and wakes and memorial gatherings.
In a small place like Battramsley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have bins ready
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Perfect for your party in Battramsley
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sway station, about 2 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Hampshire, including Battramsley
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Hosting a paella party in Battramsley
Battramsley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Battramsley and nearby villages. Battramsley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St John, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Battramsley, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features.
We cook at parties all over the SO41 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cook at parties in Sandy Down (1 mile north), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Warborne (1 mile south-east) and Pilley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Totton (9 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Battramsley include Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include Southlands School (1.4 miles south-east) and Priestlands School (2.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Hobler Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Battramsley
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in Battramsley is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Battramsley: 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 follow the site rules.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John: can you cater afterwards?
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.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
- 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