Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Poulner
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Poulner. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
Book paella party catering in Poulner
Paella party catering for your party in Poulner
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are churros, mixed paella and tapas, and we are frequently booked for retirement celebrations and street and neighbourhood parties.
Parties around Poulner are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Perfect for your party in Poulner
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
After a christening at a church like St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Parties in Poulner: gardens, venues and local tips
Poulner is about 1 mile north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Poulner will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Poulner to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (3.8 miles south). 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 Poulner, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the BH24 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Local streets include Oak Lane, Link Road and Croft Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in Ringwood (1 mile south-west), Hightown (1 mile south), Hangersley (1 mile north-east), Blashford (1 mile north-west) and Forest Corner (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Marchwood (14 miles east) and Ashley (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Poulner includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Poulner include Ringwood School Academy (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Hart Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Poulner is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For event organisers in Poulner
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Common questions in Poulner
We’re having a ceremony at St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Places near Poulner
Other catering in Poulner
- 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