Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Boldre events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Boldre.
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Boldre?
Paella party catering in Boldre, made fresh on the day
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Typical bookings include garden parties and summer barbecues and wakes and memorial gatherings, serving seafood paella, churros and mixed paella.
Country parties near Boldre suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Hosting a paella party in Boldre
Boldre is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. For a party in Boldre, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Boldre. Boldre is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Lymington Town station is about 1.5 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Boldre, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area. Whether your party is on Tweed Lane, Boldre Lane and Rope Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Boldre, we also cover Warborne (1 mile south-east), Battramsley (1 mile north-west), Pilley (1 mile east), Sandy Down (1 mile north-west) and Mount Pleasant (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west) and Ringwood (11 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.5 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include Southlands School (0.6 miles south-east) and Priestlands School (1.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion Inn (under half a mile north)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. A summer party in Boldre 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Boldre: 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 will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Boldre?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Is my garden big enough?
Normally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let the neighbours know
- Count adults and children separately
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Who books paella party catering in Boldre?
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Boldre and Hampshire:
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
After a christening at a church like Saint Nicholas Chapel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Boldre? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
- 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