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Paella Catering in Highfield
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Highfield and the surrounding area.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Company summer parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering near Highfield
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
About our paella catering in Highfield
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Whether it is office lunches and staff parties and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook black rice, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
A place like Highfield frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Highfield (SO17, SO16, SO14)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Highfield
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Mention any other courses or food
- Send allergies to us in writing
A short rest after cooking helps, and that is when we invite guests up.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Catering an event in Highfield
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. Whether your event is in the middle of Highfield or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Highfield Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Highfield Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 3 miles of Highfield, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Paella catering in SO17, SO16 and SO14 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Winn Road, Nile Road and The Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A3035 close by, Highfield is easy for us to reach for your event. Close by, we cover events in Bassett (1 mile north-west), Shirley (2 miles west), Lordswood (2 miles north-west), Freemantle (2 miles south-west) and Coxford (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Sholing (3 miles south-east), Woolston (3 miles south), Eling (4 miles west) and Rownhams (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Highfield include Netley Common.
- Local schools include Richard Taunton Sixth Form College (0.8 miles west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cowherds Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Highfield stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Highfield? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Highfield?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. 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 us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Where we can cook in Highfield
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in Highfield? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
FAQs for Highfield
Is Highfield close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook near the sea around Highfield?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Do you cover Highfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Highfield is within our area and the rest of Southampton. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
- 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