Southampton · England
Corporate paella catering in Itchen, Southampton
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for office lunches, staff parties, team days and client events makes the food a highlight of your work event in Itchen.
- Summer parties for staff
- Team days
- Client hospitality
Live corporate paella catering in Itchen
Itchen for staff parties and team days
Itchen is about 2 miles south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. From the centre of Itchen to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Itchen is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
With the A3025 nearby, access for our van and equipment is straightforward. Central London is about 69 miles from Itchen, so it is a practical spot for away days and team events. With the New Forest National Park within about 7 miles, rural team days are easy to arrange. Within about 2 miles of the sea, seafood paella is popular for team events.
This part of Southampton takes in SO19 and SO14, and we can cater your work event anywhere in it. Whether your work event is on Sea Road, Oak Road and West Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. You’ll find Itchen on the A3025, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Itchen for corporate paella catering include Peartree Green (1 mile north-west), Northam (1 mile north-west), Sholing (1 mile east), Bitterne (1 mile north-east) and St Mary's (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Itchen has plenty of venues and gardens for work events.
A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles north) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.6 miles west). Not far away are Netley Common.
- Schools near Itchen include Woolston School (under half a mile south) and Oasis Academy Sholing (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Engineers Arms (1 mile north-west)
How our corporate paella catering works in Itchen
Guests gather round to watch it cook, and once it’s ready, a queue moves fast because it’s served straight from the pan. We are often asked to cater client hospitality and fundraisers, serving bowl food, canapé tapas and paella lunches.
Around Itchen, team days can be at rural venues or the office. Live paella works in all of them. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Itchen (SO19, SO14)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Events we cater in Itchen
It includes everyone: guests who are vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal all get a proper hot meal.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Itchen and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Charity days
- Company summer parties
- Conference lunches
- Team-building events
Historic houses near Itchen include Medieval Merchant's House (1.5 miles west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.5 miles west). For a client event at a historic house or estate, ask early about catering rules and where cooking is allowed.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
Questions from Itchen
Which station should guests use for Itchen?
Itchen has its own station: Woolston station.
Can you cook in Houndwell Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can the team help cook?
Mention it in your enquiry, and we will see what works.
Do you cater in Itchen?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Itchen. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you serve a large team in a lunch break?
We can. Paella is served straight from the pan, and we plan pans and serving points around your timings.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. After-work summer parties in Itchen have daylight until about 9:25pm in late June and 7:10pm in late September; winter events, dark by about 4:00pm, need lit cooking and serving areas.
- Tell us the date, venue, headcount and timings.
- We confirm a menu, a quote and any paperwork.
- We agree access and set-up with facilities.
- We cook in front of your team and serve on time.
- We pack down and leave the space tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Have water and soft drinks available
- Let us know how long people have to eat
- Plan shade and seating for outdoor events
- Confirm live cooking with facilities
We keep the cooking area tidy and contained.
Canapés for drinks receptions.
Nearby places to Itchen
What else we do in Itchen
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen and a big team. Paella just needs a suitable spot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Itchen hosts choose us
- Events in Itchen and across Southampton
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapés suit launches and client events.
Vegan and vegetarian pans
A real main for vegetarians and vegans, not an afterthought.
How we price corporate paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or SO19 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Bowl food
- Desserts
- Paella lunches
- Drinks service
- Vegan & vegetarian pans
- 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