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Paella party catering in Peartree Green, Southampton
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Peartree Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Book paella party catering in Peartree Green
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How our paella party catering works in Peartree Green
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We cook vegetable paella, churros and seafood paella, and we are often booked for birthday parties and retirement and leaving parties.
Around Peartree Green, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Area
- Peartree Green (SO19, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Peartree Green: your questions answered
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it’s light in Peartree Green 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Peartree Green, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Peartree Green and the whole of Southampton
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Parties in Peartree Green: gardens, venues and local tips
Peartree Green is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Across the SO19 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 40 places across Southampton.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Peartree Green United Reform Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, Woolston station is in Peartree Green itself. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Peartree Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook. Near the coast, within about 2 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice.
Here we cover the SO19 and SO14 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Sea Road, Hazel Road and Ailsa Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Peartree Green, we also cover Itchen (1 mile south-east), Northam (1 mile north), St Mary's (1 mile west), Bitterne (1 mile north-east) and Sholing (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (3 miles north-west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles north-west), Coxford (4 miles north-west), Lordswood (4 miles north-west) and Eling (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Peartree Green includes Netley Common.
- Local schools include Inspire Enterprise Academy (0.7 miles west) and Woolston School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Engineers Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
What paella party catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Peartree Green
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Have bins ready
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Add a diet question to the invitation
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
- 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