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Paella Party Catering for Bitterne events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Bitterne and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in Bitterne?
About our paella party catering in Bitterne
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Popular choices include churros, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for celebrations of life and retirement celebrations.
In a place like Bitterne, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will bring everything else. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Bitterne (SO18, SO19)
- County
- Southampton
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Places near Bitterne
What else we do in Bitterne
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Warn the neighbours
- Have cover ready for a shower
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Bitterne
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
In Bitterne and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
Parks such as Riverside Park typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it is light in Bitterne until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Bitterne? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Bitterne hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Bitterne and across Southampton
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a party in Bitterne
Bitterne is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. For paella party catering in Bitterne, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Bitterne. Bitterne is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
If guests are coming by rail, Bitterne station is about 0.7 miles away. Historic houses near Bitterne include South Stoneham House (1.8 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.2 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Bitterne, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
This part of Southampton takes in SO18 and SO19, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Bath Road, Ruby Road and Dean Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Bitterne sits on or near the A3024, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Bitterne for paella party catering include Northam (1 mile west), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-west), Itchen (1 mile south-west), Midanbury (1 mile north) and Harefield (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (under half a mile north-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles west). Not far away are Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Itchen College (under half a mile south-east) and St Mary's Independent School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in Bitterne
Can you cook in Riverside Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is Bitterne from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
- 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