Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Warborne, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Warborne and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
Book paella party catering in Warborne
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. A summer party in Warborne 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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How our paella party catering works in Warborne
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. On the menu are mixed paella, vegetable paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for retirement celebrations and christenings and naming days.
Near Warborne, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Warborne
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Warborne and across Hampshire
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan seats for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Hosting a paella party in Warborne
Warborne is about 1 mile north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Warborne. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Saint Nicholas Chapel, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (4.9 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Warborne, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Anywhere in SO41, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Warborne, we also cover Pilley (1 mile north-east), Boldre (1 mile north-west), Portmore (1 mile east), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east) and Bull Hill (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (8 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles west) and Ringwood (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.2 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (0.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Warborne include Boldre Foreshore.
- Schools near Warborne include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north) and Priestlands School (1.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-east)
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
FAQs for Warborne
Which station should guests use for Warborne?
Lymington Town station, about 1 mile south of the centre.
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.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. 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 arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
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What affects the price in Warborne
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Occasions we cook for in Warborne
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Warborne and Hampshire:
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Lymington Town station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
- 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