Hampshire · England
Paella catering in BH25
Planning an event in BH25? We cover New Milton, Barton on Sea and Ashley and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Live paella across BH25
Where we cater in BH25
Events we cater in BH25
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering across BH25
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. We are frequently asked to cater company summer parties and community events and fairs, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana.
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 in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What you will pay
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Hampshire, including BH25
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Near you in New Milton
Around New Milton, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near The Arnewood School, New Milton Junior School and The Arnewood School and the streets around them. You will also find Parish Church of St Magdalene (0.5 miles south-west) and The George Centre pub (0.5 miles south). There’s a railway station in New Milton itself: New Milton station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Highcliffe Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
Live paella across BH25: what to know
From New Milton, Barton on Sea and Ashley to 3 villages and hamlets, events across BH25 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access. 6 of the places we cover in BH25 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always plan shelter from the wind.
New Milton: If you are organising a summer fair for a school like The Arnewood School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Parish Church of St Magdalene, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Around midsummer it stays light in New Milton until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:05pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
For event organisers in BH25
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Why live paella works
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Company summer parties
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Your questions about paella catering in BH25
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How much does paella catering cost in BH25?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
- 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