Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Hangersley, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hangersley and the surrounding area.
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering for Hangersley events
Paella party catering for your party in Hangersley
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. We are frequently asked to cater family get-togethers and baby celebrations, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Near Hangersley, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. For a late-May party in Hangersley, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Hangersley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a party in Hangersley
Hangersley is in Hampshire. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hangersley and nearby villages. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Hangersley, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in BH24, we can cook for your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on St Aubyns Lane and Cowpitts Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Shobley (1 mile east), Highwood (1 mile north), Forest Corner (1 mile south-east), Foulford (1 mile south-east) and Poulner (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles 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 (5.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Hangersley includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The London Tavern (0.8 miles south-west)
FAQs for Hangersley
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’ll follow the site rules.
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. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan where rubbish goes
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
More for events in Hangersley
What we need at the venue
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
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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