Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Lord's Wood
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Lord's Wood.
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Lord's Wood
About our paella party catering in Lord's Wood
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. We’re frequently asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and milestone birthdays, serving vegetable paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Lord's Wood suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
Occasions we cook for in Lord's Wood
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lord's Wood and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Eastleigh station is about 1.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
What affects the price in Lord's Wood
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Let the neighbours know
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have cover ready for a shower
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Nearby places to Lord's Wood
What else we do in Lord's Wood
Common questions in Lord's Wood
What’s the nearest station to Lord's Wood for guests?
Eastleigh station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Lord's Wood close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
How much does paella party catering cost in Lord's Wood?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Usually, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Lord's Wood stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Where we can cook in Lord's Wood
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lord's Wood
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lord's Wood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a paella party in Lord's Wood
Lord's Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Lord's Wood will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Lord's Wood to Southampton (6 miles away).
Historic houses near Lord's Wood include South Stoneham House (4.1 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Here we cover the SO50 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Lord's Wood, we also cover Highbridge (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-east), Nob's Crook (1 mile east) and Fisher's Pond (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Lord's Wood include Crestwood Community School (1.5 miles south-west)
- 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