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Paella party catering in Chilworth Old Village, Southampton
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Chilworth Old Village. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Baby celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Chilworth Old Village?
How our paella party catering works in Chilworth Old Village
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. On the menu are seafood paella, churros and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for baby celebrations and milestone birthdays.
In a small place like Chilworth Old Village, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Where
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Who books paella party catering in Chilworth Old Village?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Chilworth Old Village and Southampton:
- Naming days and christenings
- Celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, Chandlers Ford station is about 2 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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Chilworth Old Village parties: what to know
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Chilworth Old Village and the surrounding area. Chilworth Old Village is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Denys, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Chilworth Old Village include South Stoneham House (2.8 miles south-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.7 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
Anywhere in SO16, we can bring paella party catering to you. Close by, we cover parties in Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Chilworth Old Village include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include Cantell School (2 miles south-east)
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Chilworth Old Village, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let the neighbours know
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Questions from Chilworth Old Village
Is Chilworth Old Village too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Chilworth Old Village?
Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much does paella party catering cost in Chilworth Old Village?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often 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