Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Emery Down, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Emery Down: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering for Emery Down events
Paella party catering in Emery Down, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. For family reunions and milestone birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and tapas and more.
In a small place like Emery Down, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Where we can cook in Emery Down
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Emery Down
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For event organisers in Emery Down
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Let the neighbours know
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Give separate numbers for children
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
FAQs for Emery Down
Do you come out to small places like Emery Down?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
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.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Normally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Why choose paella party catering in Emery Down?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Emery Down:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.9 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
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 we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Party venues around Emery Down
Emery Down is about 5 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Parties in Emery Down are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Emery Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Christ Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Emery Down, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO43, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Garden Close, Northerwood Avenue and Silver Street. If your venue is just outside Emery Down, we also cover Lyndhurst (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Ashurst (4 miles north-east), Brockenhurst (4 miles south) and Colbury (4 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (3.1 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (under half a mile south)
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Catering across Hampshire, including Emery Down
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
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The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Sunset in Emery Down is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- 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.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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