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Paella Party Catering in Northam
Planning paella party catering in Northam? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering in Northam
Paella party catering in Northam, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for anniversary celebrations and summer garden parties.
In a place like Northam, a garden party is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Northam, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Northam?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
FAQs for Northam
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Northam from London?
About 69 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is paella OK for kids?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
For event organisers in Northam
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Parties in Northam: gardens, venues and local tips
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever your party is in the SO14 area, we can bring the pans to you. Northam is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cook.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bitterne station, about 0.6 miles north. Historic houses near Northam include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (1.3 miles south-west) and Medieval Merchant's House (1.4 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Northam is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
For paella party catering in SO14, SO19 and SO18, we plan around your venue and timings. From Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). Not far away are Netley Common.
- Local schools include Inspire Enterprise Academy (0.8 miles south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Engineers Arms (under half a mile west)
Perfect for your party in Northam
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Northam, people book us for events such as:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family reunions
- Retirement celebrations
Parks such as East Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
- 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