Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Tiptoe events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Tiptoe and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Tiptoe
Occasions we cook for in Tiptoe
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Nearby historic houses include Highcliffe Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and Avon Tyrrell House (5 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
Paella party catering in Tiptoe, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Typical bookings include birthday parties and neighbourhood celebrations, with tapas, vegetable paella and churros.
Near Tiptoe, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Also in Tiptoe
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Tiptoe hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Let the neighbours know
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Give separate numbers for children
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Tiptoe stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Planning a party in Tiptoe
Tiptoe is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Across the SO41 area, we can bring the pans to you. Tiptoe is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Sway station is about 1 mile away. After a christening at a church like St Andrew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Tiptoe is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in SO41, we can cook for your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Middle Road, Crabbswood Lane and Wootton Road or the roads around them. For parties just outside Tiptoe, we cover Mead End (1 mile north), Sway (1 mile north-east), Bashley (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west) and Hordle (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2.4 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Plough Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Questions from Tiptoe
Do you come out to small places like Tiptoe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How long do you need on site?
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.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and 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