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Paella party catering in Coxford, Southampton
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Coxford.
- Garden get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Coxford
How our paella party catering works in Coxford
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. Whether it’s milestone birthdays and garden parties and summer barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Around Coxford, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Where
- Coxford (SO16, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
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Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Occasions we cook for in Coxford
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Coxford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Redbridge station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Common questions in Coxford
Could we have live paella in St James' Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Jude's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Frequently, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan seats for most guests
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer party in Coxford stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:10pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hosting a paella party in Coxford
Coxford is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Whether your party is in the middle of Coxford or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Coxford is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cook.
Thinking of a party in St James' Park? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Nearby historic houses include South Stoneham House (2.8 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.8 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Coxford is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella often features, and we always plan for wind.
We cater parties across SO16 and SO15 and the streets around it. That could mean a party in a garden on Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Maybush (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile north-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east), Regents Park (1 mile south) and Hillyfields (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Princess Anne Hospital (under half a mile east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Coxford includes Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Millbrook Community School (0.5 miles west) and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bridge Tavern (within half a mile south-west)
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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