Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Foulford events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Foulford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
Book paella party catering in Foulford
Where we can cook in Foulford
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Paella party catering in Foulford, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We are frequently asked to cater baby celebrations and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, with tapas, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
Country parties near Foulford suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Foulford
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Foulford
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
After a christening at a church like St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Foulford until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Nearby places to Foulford
Also in Foulford
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Churros
All ages love churros.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Foulford parties: what to know
Foulford is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Foulford, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Foulford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Historic houses near Foulford include Avon Tyrrell House (3.3 miles south). 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 3 miles of Foulford, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in BH24, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Forest Corner (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile north), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile south-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (7 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Common questions in Foulford
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Normally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
- 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