Southampton · England
Paella Party Catering in Hillyfields
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 Hillyfields.
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Hillyfields?
About our paella party catering in Hillyfields
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and baby celebrations, serving seafood paella, tapas and churros.
In a place like Hillyfields, a garden party is normally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Location
- Hillyfields (SO16)
- County
- Southampton
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning a party in Hillyfields
Hillyfields is about 2 miles north-west of Regents Park, in Southampton. Across the SO16 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Hillyfields is one of 40 places in Southampton where we cook.
Parks such as St James' Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. If guests are coming by rail, Redbridge station is about 1.1 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hillyfields, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 4 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, and we always plan for wind.
Wherever your party is in SO16, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Maplin Road, Colne Avenue and Hayburn Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. With the M271 close by, Hillyfields is easy for us to reach for your party. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Nursling (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile north), Rownhams (1 mile north-east) and Coxford (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south-east) and Eling Experience (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hillyfields include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles north-east) and Millbrook Community School (0.6 miles east)
What else we do in Hillyfields
Why choose paella party catering in Hillyfields?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
Historic houses near Hillyfields include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.7 miles south-east) and Medieval Merchant's House (3.8 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why choose live paella in Hillyfields?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Hillyfields hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Hillyfields questions
Could we have live paella in St James' Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cook near the sea around Hillyfields?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hillyfields.
Is my garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, it is light in Hillyfields 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan seats for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hillyfields? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Hillyfields? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Hillyfields
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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