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Paella Party Catering for Highfield events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Highfield.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering in Highfield
How our paella party catering works in Highfield
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. For street and neighbourhood parties and summer garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, seafood paella and churros and more.
Parties around Highfield are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
- Location
- Highfield (SO17, SO16, SO14)
- County
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Party venues around Highfield
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. Parties in Highfield are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 40 places in Southampton.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is St Denys station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Historic houses near Highfield include South Stoneham House (1.1 miles north-east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.1 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Near the coast, within about 3 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
We cover parties in every part of SO17, SO16 and SO14. We can cater a party on streets such as Winn Road, Nile Road and The Avenue. Being close to the A3035, Highfield is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover parties in Bassett (1 mile north-west), Shirley (2 miles west), Lordswood (2 miles north-west), Freemantle (2 miles south-west) and Coxford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Sholing (3 miles south-east), Woolston (3 miles south), Eling (4 miles west) and Rownhams (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Highfield include Netley Common.
- Local schools include Richard Taunton Sixth Form College (0.8 miles west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cowherds Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, 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 hold the date.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in Highfield stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, 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.
- 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 are done.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Highfield
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Thinking of a party in Southampton Common? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
What affects the price in Highfield
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or SO17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan seats for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Highfield and across Southampton
- No hidden extras in your quote
Highfield: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Highfield?
The closest is St Denys station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is Highfield close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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