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Paella Party Catering in Setley
Planning paella party catering in Setley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering in Setley
About our paella party catering in Setley
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. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and wakes and memorial gatherings.
A country party near Setley is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a late-May party in Setley, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a party in Setley
Setley is about 4 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Setley will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Setley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Setley to Southampton (11 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of Setley, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features.
For paella party catering in SO42, we plan around your venue. Whether your party is on Tilebarn Lane and Lymington Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at parties in Brockenhurst (1 mile north), South Weirs (1 mile west), Balmerlawn (1 mile north), Lyndhurst (5 miles north) and Emery Down (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (3.6 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find Foresters Arms (0.7 miles north)
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Setley and across Hampshire
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
What else we do in Setley
Questions from Setley
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Setley too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Events we cater in Setley
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Birthday parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brockenhurst station, about 0.6 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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