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Paella Catering in Southampton

Paella catering in all 40 towns and villages of Southampton, cooked from scratch at your event, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.

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Where we cater in Southampton

Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and ask us for a quote.

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Paella catering in Southampton: what to expect

Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. We’re frequently asked to cater naming days and family parties and staff parties and work lunches, serving paella Valenciana, seafood paella and vegan paella.

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.

First, tell us about your event.
We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.

Cost

There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.

Why choose Love Paella

Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Fast service from the pan

How to get a price

Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.

Local landmarks in Southampton

Around Southampton, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Saint Mary's, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are Bevois Town Primary School (within half a mile west), The Hobbit pub (less than half a mile west) and St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Southampton itself: St Denys station. A little further out are Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Netley Common.

Paella catering in Southampton: local guide

Southampton covers everything from Shirley, Regents Park and Townhill Park to 4 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. Around 40 places in Southampton are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind, and seafood paella is popular.

Southampton: Parks such as Rockstone Place Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Saint Mary's, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Around midsummer it stays light in Southampton until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.

Prices and what affects them

There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:

Starters, canapés and desserts
The paellas you choose
The number of people
Distance and access to the venue

Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.

Details that help

These details help us quote quickly:

The courses you’d like
A picture of the space, if you can
The address or venue name
Your date and when you want to eat

We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.

Space, weather and the venue

We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:

Somewhere close to park and unload
Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Level ground for the pans and burners

Why live cooking beats a buffet

Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot.

Comparing caterers

How late numbers can change
Exactly what’s included in the price
Travel and parking costs
How bad weather is handled

Who books paella catering?

Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.

Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Southampton, people book us for events such as:

Big birthdays
Office lunches and staff parties
Garden get-togethers
Retirement and leaving parties

For planners, venues and organisers

For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.

Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.

Your questions about paella catering in Southampton

What about pudding?

We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.

Do we need to provide equipment?

We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.

Can we add tapas or canapés?

Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.

Do you clear up afterwards?

Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.

What happens if it rains?

We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.

When should we book?

The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.

Can you cook halal paella?

Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.