Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Shobley events
Looking for paella party catering in Shobley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Shobley
Paella party catering for your party in Shobley
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and engagement and anniversary parties, with churros, vegetable paella and tapas.
In a small place like Shobley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Shobley
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Shobley parties: what to know
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Shobley and the surrounding area. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Shobley to Southampton (16 miles away).
After a christening at a church like St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Shobley, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in BH24, we plan around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater parties in Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Shobley includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Nearby places to Shobley
Other catering in Shobley
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Perfect for your party in Shobley
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shobley and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family reunions
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (3.9 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Shobley 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.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Shobley? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have bins ready
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have enough chairs for most guests
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Shobley: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Usually, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a picture of the space.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you cater in Shobley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Shobley is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Shobley and across Hampshire
- 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