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Paella party catering in Newbridge, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Newbridge and across Hampshire.
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Newbridge
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Newbridge
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
About our paella party catering in Newbridge
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. On the menu are tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re frequently booked for christenings and naming days and retirement and leaving parties.
In a small place like Newbridge, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Occasions we cook for in Newbridge
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Newbridge, people book us for occasions like:
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Historic houses near Newbridge include Landford Manor (3.8 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Who provides the crockery
Questions from Newbridge
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
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 cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Tell us how many children are coming
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Newbridge and the whole of Hampshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a late-May party in Newbridge, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or SO40 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a party in Newbridge
Newbridge is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Newbridge and nearby villages. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Ashurst New Forest station is about 3.9 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Newbridge is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across the SO40 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover parties in Copythorne (1 mile south-east), Cadnam (1 mile south), Wittensford (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-east) and Bartley (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
A little further out are Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
What affects the price in Newbridge
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Newbridge
Other catering in Newbridge
- 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