Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for South Weirs events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in South Weirs.
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering in South Weirs
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in South Weirs and across Hampshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Paella party catering for your party in South Weirs
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We are frequently asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and family get-togethers, with chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
Near South Weirs, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What affects the price in South Weirs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
About the dishes
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it is light in South Weirs until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
South Weirs parties: what to know
South Weirs is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. For a party in South Weirs, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from South Weirs to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Saviour, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The New Forest National Park is within about a mile of South Weirs, 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. We also cook at parties in Brockenhurst (1 mile north-east), Setley (1 mile east), Balmerlawn (2 miles north-east), Emery Down (4 miles north) and Lyndhurst (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (13 miles north).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.7 miles south-east).
Common questions in South Weirs
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.
Do you come out to small places like South Weirs?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cater in South Weirs?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in South Weirs and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Nearby places to South Weirs
What else we do in South Weirs
- 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