Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Highwood
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Highwood and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
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Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
How our paella party catering works in Highwood
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Whether it’s street and neighbourhood parties and family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella for your guests.
Near Highwood, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Hampshire, including Highwood
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
How we price paella party catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Hosting a paella party in Highwood
Highwood is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Anywhere in BH24, we can cook for your guests. Highwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for 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 Highwood, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over the BH24 postcode area and the streets around it. For parties just outside Highwood, we cover Hangersley (1 mile south), Rockford (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile south-east), Forest Corner (1 mile south-east) and Blashford (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (9 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east) and Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Alice Lisle Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a late-May party in Highwood, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is 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 arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Who books paella party catering in Highwood?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Highwood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Family get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (4.6 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
Highwood: your questions answered
Is Highwood too small for live paella?
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. Let the neighbours know.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
- 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