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Festival & event paella in Coxford, Southampton
Looking for festival paella catering in Coxford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Music and food festivals
- School and charity events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering near Coxford
How our festival paella catering works in Coxford
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. Typical bookings include community events and open days and charity and school events, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
In Coxford, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Where
- Coxford (SO16, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Coxford
Crew love a hot meal.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Coxford, people book us for occasions like:
- Village fêtes
- School and charity events
- Community events and open days
- Sports club events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
Towns and villages near Coxford
What else we do in Coxford
Event catering near Coxford
Coxford is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Give us the address of your event in Coxford, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Coxford is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cook.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Redbridge station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Events in parks such as St James' Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. Within about 8 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Coxford, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cater events across SO16 and SO15 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Maybush (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile north-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east), Regents Park (1 mile south) and Hillyfields (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Anne Hospital (within half a mile east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Coxford includes Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Millbrook Community School (0.5 miles west) and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Bridge Tavern (under half a mile south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Provide seating near the food
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Working with your venue
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 explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Summer events in Coxford have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your event?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Coxford
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Questions from Coxford
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Coxford?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is Coxford close to London?
Roughly 70 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How quickly can you serve?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Do you cater in Coxford?
Yes, we do. Coxford is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
- 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