Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Mead End, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Mead End. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Mead End
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
About our paella party catering in Mead End
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and neighbourhood celebrations.
Near Mead End, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
What affects the price in Mead End
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Common questions in Mead End
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you supply crockery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Mead End stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
- Have bins ready
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Planning a party in Mead End
Mead End is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. For a party in Mead End, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Mead End to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sway station, about 0.9 miles east. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Andrew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Mead End is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Marley Mount and Boundway. Close by, we cover parties in Tiptoe (1 mile south), Sway (1 mile east), Bashley (1 mile south-west), Ashley (2 miles south) and Wootton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.8 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (0.8 miles south)
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. 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.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What else we do in Mead End
- 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