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Paella Catering for Coxford events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Coxford. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Company summer parties
Paella catering for Coxford events
Paella catering for your event in Coxford
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. For christenings and family gatherings and garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
Around Coxford, events are frequently in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If access is tight, we’ll plan around it. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Where
- Coxford (SO16, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. In Coxford, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose paella catering in Coxford?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Coxford, people book us for occasions like:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Live paella in Coxford: local details
Coxford is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. From the centre of Coxford to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 40 towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Jude's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Redbridge station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Coxford is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. The coast is within about 3 miles of Coxford, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
For paella catering in SO16 and SO15, we plan around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Anne Hospital (under half a mile east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2 miles south-east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Millbrook Community School (0.5 miles west) and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Bridge Tavern (less than half a mile south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure each pan is labelled
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
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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About the dishes
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Coxford hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See How we price And The cost guide.
Coxford questions
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How far is Coxford from London?
About 70 miles from central London.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that’s what it’s made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
- 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