Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Forest Corner
Looking for paella party catering in Forest Corner? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering for Forest Corner events
Paella party catering in Forest Corner, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. For anniversaries and engagement parties and milestone birthdays, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella and more.
A country party near Forest Corner is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Forest Corner, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Planning a party in Forest Corner
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. For a party in Forest Corner, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Forest Corner. Forest Corner is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Forest Corner to Southampton (16 miles away).
Historic houses near Forest Corner include Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Forest Corner is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Forest Corner includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Forest Corner include Ringwood School Academy (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The London Tavern (0.9 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
FAQs for Forest Corner
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Forest Corner?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
When should I book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How much does paella party catering cost in Forest Corner?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Will the neighbours notice?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Forest Corner
- We cover Forest Corner and the whole of Hampshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Who books paella party catering in Forest Corner?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
What else we do in Forest Corner
- 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