Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering for Woodgreen events
Planning paella party catering in Woodgreen? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering for Woodgreen events
Paella party catering in Woodgreen, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. Popular choices include churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater naming days and christenings and milestone birthdays.
A country party near Woodgreen is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Woodgreen, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Woodgreen: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Boniface?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Woodgreen?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
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.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Hosting a paella party in Woodgreen
Woodgreen is in Hampshire. Parties in Woodgreen are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Woodgreen to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Historic houses near Woodgreen include Breamore House (1.5 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Anywhere in SP6, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Love Lane and Grace Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Woodgreen for paella party catering include Breamore (1 mile west), Upper Burgate (1 mile south-west), Godshill (2 miles south), Upper Street (2 miles west) and Hale (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (11 miles east), Romsey (12 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south), Ringwood (8 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (0.9 miles south-west) and Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south-west).
- Schools near Woodgreen include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Horse and Groom pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in Woodgreen
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Woodgreen and Hampshire:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
After a christening at a church like St Boniface, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Towns and villages near Woodgreen
What else we do in Woodgreen
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Have bins ready
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Let the neighbours know
- Have enough chairs for most guests
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Woodgreen is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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