Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Lymore, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Lymore: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Big birthdays
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Lymore?
Paella party catering for your party in Lymore
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Lymore. On the menu are tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for big family gatherings and engagement and anniversary parties.
Near Lymore, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Lymore until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Read more
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For event organisers in Lymore
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Nearby places to Lymore
Also in Lymore
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
Planning paella party catering in Lymore? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Party venues around Lymore
Lymore is about 2 miles south-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Parties in Lymore are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Lymore to Southampton (15 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Lymore, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
We cover parties in every part of the SO41 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Lymore Valley, Lymore Lane and School Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For parties just outside Lymore, we cover Everton (1 mile north), Milford on Sea (1 mile south-west), Keyhaven (1 mile south-east), Lower Pennington (1 mile east) and Pennington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Lymore includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Schools near Lymore include Priestlands School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (0.7 miles north)
Lymore: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Lymore for guests?
The closest is Lymington Town station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Lymore?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Occasions we cook for in Lymore
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Lymore, people book us for events such as:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Baby celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Celebrations of life
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Lymington Town station, about 2.7 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
- 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