Hampshire · England
Paella catering in BH24
Hosting a party in BH24? We cover Ringwood, St Leonards and Poulner and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Book live paella in BH24
Where we cater in BH24
- Ringwood
- St Leonards
- Poulner
- Ashley Heath
- Burley
- St Ives
- Hightown
- Matchams
- Avon Castle
- Burley Street
- Blashford
- Crow
- Forest Corner
- Hangersley
- Ibsley
- Mockbeggar
- Rockford
- Harbridge
- Ellingham
- Foulford
- Linwood
- Upper Kingston
- Bagnum
- Shobley
- Highwood
Our catering across BH24
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Every service
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
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Towns and villages in Hampshire
Every area we cover
About paella catering in BH24
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for office lunches and staff parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food.
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What it costs in BH24
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Near you in Ringwood
Events here are often close to The Lamb Inn, Ringwood Church of England Infant School and Ringwood Waldorf School. You’ll also find Avon Heath Country Park (2 miles south-west), Ringwood School (less than half a mile north-west) and Trinity Congregational Church (under half a mile south-west). Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (3.9 miles south-west). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Live paella across BH24: what to know
There are 3 towns and 21 villages and hamlets in BH24, so the setting can be anything from Ringwood, St Leonards and Poulner to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Parts of BH24 are within a few miles of the New Forest National Park, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles and cooking.
Ringwood: If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Trinity Congregational Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Avon Heath Country Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Evenings in Ringwood stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Who books paella catering?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Summer garden parties
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Ensure each pan is labelled
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Your questions about paella catering in BH24
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes, that is what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
- 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