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Paella party catering in Wootton, Hampshire
Looking for paella party catering in Wootton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family reunions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering in Wootton
Paella party catering in Wootton, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. On the menu are vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater baby celebrations and birthday parties.
Country parties near Wootton suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Parties in Wootton: gardens, venues and local tips
Wootton is in Hampshire. For paella party catering in Wootton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Wootton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Wootton to Southampton (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, New Milton station is about 2.2 miles away. Historic houses near Wootton include Avon Tyrrell House (3.2 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Wootton is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
Here we cover the BH25 postcode area. Whether your party is on Holmsley Road, Wilverley Road and Brownhill Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover parties in Ossemsley (1 mile south), Bashley (1 mile south-east), Mead End (2 miles east), Tiptoe (2 miles east) and Ashley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (6 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (6 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south) and Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Highcliffe Castle (4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wootton include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. 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 book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Wootton and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it’s light in Wootton until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Wootton
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What’s the nearest station to Wootton for guests?
New Milton station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Who books paella party catering in Wootton?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St John, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
Other catering in Wootton
- 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