Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Furzey Lodge events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Furzey Lodge. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Planning an event in Furzey Lodge?
Occasions we cook for in Furzey Lodge
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Furzey Lodge, people book us for occasions like:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Food for evening guests
For guests travelling by train, Beaulieu Road station is about 2.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- Who provides the crockery
About our wedding paella catering in Furzey Lodge
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. We are frequently asked to cater wedding receptions after a small ceremony and sharing-style wedding meals, with evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Rural weddings around Furzey Lodge have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
How we price wedding paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Weddings in Furzey Lodge: venues, ceremonies and travel
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Furzey Lodge and nearby villages. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Boldre Foreshore nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Historic houses near Furzey Lodge include Beaulieu Palace House (1.2 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the New Forest National Park within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover weddings in every part of the SO42 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover weddings in East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Boldre Foreshore.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Furzey Lodge, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Furzey Lodge and across Hampshire
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Common questions in Furzey Lodge
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook near the sea around Furzey Lodge?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Furzey Lodge.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
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 will follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Furzey Lodge
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Places near Furzey Lodge
More for events in Furzey Lodge
- 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