Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Walhampton, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Walhampton and across Hampshire.
- Milestone birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Walhampton?
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. A summer party in Walhampton stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our paella party catering works in Walhampton
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Typical bookings include family get-togethers and retirement celebrations, with churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Walhampton suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Planning a party in Walhampton
Walhampton is about 1 mile east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Across the SO41 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Walhampton to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
After a christening at a church like United Reform Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Walhampton, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about a mile, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Undershore Road and Walhampton Hill or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Lymington (1 mile west), Portmore (1 mile north), Warborne (1 mile north), Pennington (1 mile south-west) and Pilley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Totton (11 miles north), Hedge End (15 miles north-east), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (6 miles west), Ringwood (12 miles north-west) and Locks Heath (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.8 miles north-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4 miles south). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include Southlands School (1 mile north) and Priestlands School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Ferryman pub (within half a mile north)
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Walhampton, and we will put together a menu and price.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Other catering in Walhampton
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Walhampton
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Walhampton: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Walhampton?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cater a reception after a service at United Reform Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Let the neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Who books paella party catering in Walhampton?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Walhampton and Hampshire:
- Big family gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, Walhampton has its own station, Lymington Town station.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- 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