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Paella party catering in Chartwell Green, Southampton
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Chartwell Green.
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering near Chartwell Green
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Have bins ready
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Let the neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Paella party catering in Chartwell Green, made fresh on the day
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. For anniversaries and engagement parties and christenings and naming days, we’ll put together a menu of churros, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas for your guests.
In a place like Chartwell Green, a garden party is normally the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Where
- Chartwell Green (SO18, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it’s light in Chartwell Green until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Chartwell Green
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Send us the date, your venue or SO18 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Hosting a paella party in Chartwell Green
Chartwell Green is about 2 miles north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Give us the address of your party in Chartwell Green, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Chartwell Green is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Itchen Valley Country Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. The coast is within about 4 miles, so seafood paella often features.
We cook at parties all over the SO18 and SO30 postcode area. Whether your party is on Ivy Lane, Arun Road and Eden Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For parties just outside Chartwell Green, we cover Townhill Park (1 mile west), West End (1 mile east), Midanbury (1 mile south-west), Mansbridge (1 mile north-west) and Harefield (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Woolston (3 miles south-west), Coxford (4 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Southampton, Chartwell Green has plenty of venues and gardens for parties.
Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chartwell Green include Netley Common.
- Schools near Chartwell Green include The Gregg School (under half a mile west) and Bitterne Park School (0.9 miles west)
Why choose paella party catering in Chartwell Green?
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Swaythling station, about 1.4 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
Towns and villages near Chartwell Green
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Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Your questions about paella party catering in Chartwell Green
Is Chartwell Green close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How much does paella party catering cost in Chartwell Green?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
- 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