Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Butlocks Heath events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Butlocks Heath and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
Book paella party catering in Butlocks Heath
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
About our paella party catering in Butlocks Heath
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. For engagement and anniversary parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Butlocks Heath, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Why choose live paella in Butlocks Heath?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Butlocks Heath, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
FAQs for Butlocks Heath
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Butlocks Heath close to London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you provide dessert?
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 will help you decide the split.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How much does paella party catering cost in Butlocks Heath?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
For event organisers in Butlocks Heath
Organising a club, school or community event in Butlocks Heath? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer party in Butlocks Heath stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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More for events in Butlocks Heath
Hosting a paella party in Butlocks Heath
Butlocks Heath is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Butlocks Heath, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Medieval Merchant's House (3.2 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.2 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Butlocks Heath, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 2 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in SO31, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Woolston Road, Old School Close and The Grove or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover parties in Netley (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south), Old Netley (1 mile north-east), Lowford (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Westquay (3.4 miles north-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Butlocks Heath include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Butlocks Heath include The Hamble School (0.7 miles south-east) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Prince Consort Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Where we can cook in Butlocks Heath
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- 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