Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in St Leonards, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in St Leonards. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering in St Leonards
How our paella party catering works in St Leonards
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. For milestone birthdays and celebrations of life, we can cook seafood paella, tapas and churros.
In a place like St Leonards, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Count adults and children separately
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Hampshire, including St Leonards
See How we price And The cost guide.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in St Leonards 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in St Leonards
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family reunions
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
Parks such as Avon Heath Country Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Hosting a paella party in St Leonards
St Leonards is in Hampshire. Parties in St Leonards are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of St Leonards, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in BH24 is planned around your venue. Your party could be at a home on Cedar Avenue, Birch Close and Malmesbury Road. For parties just outside St Leonards, we cover Ashley Heath (1 mile north), St Ives (1 mile north-east), Matchams (1 mile south-east) and Avon Castle (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Lymington (14 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Stapehill Abbey (3.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in St Leonards, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Towns and villages near St Leonards
What else we do in St Leonards
FAQs for St Leonards
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Could we have live paella in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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