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Live paella catering in Regents Park, Southampton
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Regents Park and the surrounding area.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Book paella catering in Regents Park
How our paella catering works in Regents Park
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and leaving dos and retirements.
In and around Regents Park, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Regents Park (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Region
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose paella catering in Regents Park?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Company summer parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Parks such as St James' Park typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Regents Park
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Is live paella right for your event?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- We cover Regents Park and the whole of Southampton
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Regents Park: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Regents Park for guests?
The closest is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Mention any other courses or food
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Paella catering around Regents Park
Regents Park is about 2 miles west of Southampton, in Southampton. For paella catering in Regents Park, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Regents Park Community College, can book us as a food stall. Historic houses near Regents Park include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2 miles south-east) and Medieval Merchant's House (2.1 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Regents Park is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. Regents Park is within about 3 miles of the sea, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
Anywhere in SO15, SO16 and SO17, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From May Road, Mill Road and York Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Regents Park sits on or near the A33 and A3057, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Regents Park, we also cover Shirley (1 mile east), Millbrook (1 mile south-west), Freemantle (1 mile south-east), Maybush (1 mile north-west) and Coxford (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles east). Regents Park is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton, with lots of choice for events.
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (1.8 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Foundry Lane Primary School (less than half a mile east) and Millbrook Community School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
For event organisers in Regents Park
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’ll follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Around midsummer it stays light in Regents Park until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Regents Park? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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