Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Norleywood, Hampshire
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Norleywood: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big family gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Book paella party catering in Norleywood
Party venues around Norleywood
Norleywood is about 3 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Norleywood, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Norleywood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Norleywood to Southampton (11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Lymington Pier station, about 2 miles south-west. Historic houses near Norleywood include Beaulieu Palace House (3.5 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Norleywood, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in SO41, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Norleywood Road, Joys Lane and Thatchers Lane. If your venue is just outside Norleywood, we also cover East End (1 mile south-east), Thorns Beach (3 miles east), Hamstead (5 miles south-east), Bouldnor (5 miles south) and Yarmouth (5 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (15 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles south-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
Paella party catering for your party in Norleywood
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. On the menu are mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we are frequently booked for street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and birthday parties.
Country parties near Norleywood suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What else we do in Norleywood
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it’s light in Norleywood until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan seats for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
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.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
For event organisers in Norleywood
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Norleywood hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Norleywood and across Hampshire
FAQs for Norleywood
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.
Which station should guests use for Norleywood?
Lymington Pier station, about 2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you come to Norleywood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Norleywood is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- 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