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Live paella catering in Weston, Southampton
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Weston.
- Naming days and family parties
- Summer garden parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering for Weston events
Paella catering around Weston
Weston is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Southampton. Tell us where your event in Weston will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Weston is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cook.
Historic houses near Weston include Medieval Merchant's House (1.8 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.8 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Weston is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking. Weston is within about 2 miles of the sea, so a seafood pan is a popular choice. Coastal wind means we plan a sheltered spot.
We cater events across SO19 and SO31 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Swift Road, Scott Road and Weston Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Woolston (1 mile north-west), Netley (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile east), Hound (2 miles south-east) and Old Netley (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Shirley (4 miles north-west), Regents Park (4 miles north-west), Townhill Park (3 miles north), Midanbury (3 miles north), Chartwell Green (3 miles north) and Harefield (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Gods House Tower - Museum of Archaeology (1.6 miles north-west) and Westquay (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Local schools include Chamberlayne College for the Arts (0.5 miles east) and Woolston School (0.7 miles north)
About our paella catering in Weston
There is something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are often asked to cater milestone birthday parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food, serving paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
There may be a hall or club near Weston if your garden is small; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Weston (SO19, SO31)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your event in Weston
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Weston book us for events such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
Parks such as Westwood Woodland Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
What affects the price in Weston
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Weston, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
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.
Where we can cook in Weston
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Weston
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Your questions about paella catering in Weston
Can you cook near the sea around Weston?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Could we have live paella in Westwood Woodland Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
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. See how much paella per person.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much does paella catering cost in Weston?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evenings in Weston stay light until about 9:25pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:10pm; once it is 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.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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