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Paella Party Catering in Brockenhurst
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Brockenhurst and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering in Brockenhurst
About our paella party catering in Brockenhurst
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it’s street and neighbourhood parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
In a place like Brockenhurst, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll do the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Brockenhurst
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For event organisers in Brockenhurst
Organising a club, school or community event in Brockenhurst? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Who books paella party catering in Brockenhurst?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Saviour, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Brockenhurst
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Brockenhurst: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Saviour: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater 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 at a hired venue?
Generally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Brockenhurst, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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 arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning a party in Brockenhurst
Brockenhurst is about 5 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Across the SO42 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Brockenhurst to Southampton (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Brockenhurst station is in Brockenhurst itself. Brockenhurst is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cater parties across SO42. Local streets include Fibbards Road, The Rise and Brookley Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Brockenhurst, we also cover South Weirs (1 mile south-west), Setley (1 mile south), Balmerlawn (1 mile north-east), Lyndhurst (4 miles north) and Emery Down (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (14 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.8 miles south).
- Local pubs include Morant Arms (within half a mile east)
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
- 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