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Paella party catering in Chilworth, 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 makes the food a highlight of your party in Chilworth.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering in Chilworth
Paella party catering in Chilworth, cooked live
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Whether it is garden get-togethers and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Near Chilworth, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Location
- Chilworth (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Perfect for your party in Chilworth
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Chilworth and Southampton:
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Thinking of a party in Lakeside Country Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Also near Chilworth
Other catering in Chilworth
Planning a party in Chilworth
Chilworth is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Whether your party is in the middle of Chilworth or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 40 places in Southampton.
For guests coming by train, Swaythling station is about 1.9 miles away. After a christening at a church like Church of St Denys, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in SO16, we can cook for your guests. Your party could be at a home on Heatherlands Road, Roman Road and Pinelands Road. Other places close to Chilworth for paella party catering include Chilworth Old Village (1 mile north-west), Bassett (1 mile south), Lordswood (1 mile south-west), Highfield (2 miles south) and North Baddesley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (3 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Townhill Park (3 miles south-east), Midanbury (3 miles south-east) and Thornhill (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Not far away are Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chilworth include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles south-east)
Common questions in Chilworth
Can you cook in Lakeside Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Chilworth close to London?
About 68 miles from central London.
How much does paella party catering cost in Chilworth?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Southampton included. See all areas.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give separate numbers for children
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it is light in Chilworth until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Chilworth
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- 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