Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Lower Pennington events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Lower Pennington.
- Birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
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How our paella party catering works in Lower Pennington
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Whether it is family get-togethers and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and seafood paella for your guests.
Country parties near Lower Pennington suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Lower Pennington parties: what to know
Lower Pennington is about 1 mile south of Lymington, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Lower Pennington, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Lower Pennington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Lymington Pier station, about 1.6 miles north-east. Lower Pennington is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about a mile, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Pennington (1 mile north), Lymington (1 mile north), Lymore (1 mile west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-west) and Walhampton (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (11 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Locks Heath (15 miles north-east) and Warsash (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.4 miles north) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2 miles north). Not far away are Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Pennington Infant School (1.1 miles north)
- Local pubs include Chequers Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Lower Pennington: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Lower Pennington?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How much does paella party catering cost in Lower Pennington?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
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 cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Why choose live paella in Lower Pennington?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For a late-May party in Lower Pennington, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Lower Pennington
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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