Southampton · England
Live paella catering in Maybush, Southampton
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Maybush.
- Retirement celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Live paella catering in Maybush
How our paella catering works in Maybush
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Maybush. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and wedding breakfasts and evening food, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, mixed paella and black rice for your guests.
In and around Maybush, gardens and local halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
- Location
- Maybush (SO16, SO15)
- County
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Catering an event in Maybush
Maybush is about 3 miles east of Totton, in Southampton. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Maybush. Maybush is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cook.
For guests coming by train, Redbridge station is about 1.2 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Peter's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Maybush, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours. The coast is within about 4 miles of Maybush, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Anywhere in SO16 and SO15, we can bring paella catering to you. Local streets include Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Maybush for paella catering include Coxford (1 mile north-east), Hillyfields (1 mile north-west), Regents Park (1 mile south-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east) and Millbrook (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles east).
A little further out are Eling Experience (1.8 miles south-west) and Western Community Hospital (under half a mile south). The countryside around Maybush includes Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Millbrook Community School (within half a mile north-west) and Regents Park Community College (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Bridge Tavern (less than half a mile north-east)
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Nearby places to Maybush
What else we do in Maybush
The process
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. In Maybush, 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. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
FAQs for Maybush
Can you cook in St James' Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Maybush?
The closest is Redbridge station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Southampton. See all areas.
Occasions we cook for in Maybush
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Naming days and family parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Newlands Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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