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Corporate paella catering in Bitterne, Southampton
Bring the theatre of live paella to your work event in Bitterne. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Team days
- Open days and launches
- Charity days
Corporate paella catering in Bitterne
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
About our corporate paella catering in Bitterne
Corporate events need food that feeds a crowd quickly, suits every diet and does not stop people talking. Live paella does all three. For office lunches and away days and company summer parties, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, vegan and vegetarian paella and Spanish desserts and more.
Teams near Bitterne frequently go for an outdoor lunch or summer party. Let us know about the site. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Bitterne (SO18, SO19)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price corporate paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Where we can cook in Bitterne
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
About the dishes
Bowl food
Bowls are perfect for mingling.
Canapé tapas
Bite-sized tapas carried round by staff.
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 Christmas party in Bitterne, it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so the cooking and serving areas need good lighting. Summer events have daylight until around 9:25pm.
- We start with your date, venue, headcount, timings and diets.
- You get a menu, a quote and any documents the venue asks for.
- We arrange access and timings with your facilities team or venue.
- The paella cooks in front of your team and is served at the agreed time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Bitterne
It’s fast to serve to a crowd, which matters when time is tight.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Christmas parties
- Team-building days
- Product launches and open days
- Summer staff parties
Central London is about 68 miles from Bitterne, which makes it handy for team days out of the city.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
Bitterne for staff parties and team days
Bitterne is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Across the SO18 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Teams travelling in by rail can use the station: Bitterne station is about 0.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (1.8 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.2 miles south-west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed. With the New Forest National Park within about 8 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. The coast is within about 2 miles, so a seafood pan goes down well at summer events.
Anywhere in SO18 and SO19, we can bring corporate paella catering to you. Your work event could be at a home on Bath Road, Ruby Road and Dean Road or the roads around them. You will find Bitterne on the A3024, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater work events include Northam (1 mile west), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-west), Itchen (1 mile south-west), Midanbury (1 mile north) and Harefield (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (within half a mile north-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles west). The countryside around Bitterne includes Netley Common.
- Schools near Bitterne include Itchen College (less than half a mile south-east) and St Mary's Independent School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Paella compared with other options
Buffet food sits out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. 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 choose Love Paella in Bitterne
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Bitterne
Can you cook in Riverside Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
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.
Can you cook at our office?
Often, if the site has a suitable space and allows cooking. We will check with your facilities team.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you come to Bitterne?
We do. We cook at events in Bitterne and across Southampton. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Find out what paperwork the venue needs
- Tell us how long the food break is
- Think about shade and seating
- Check the building or venue allows live cooking
The space is left clean and tidy.
Bowl food for standing events.
Also near Bitterne
Other catering in Bitterne
- 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