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Paella Party Catering in Rownhams
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Rownhams.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Rownhams
Paella party catering in Rownhams, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. For big birthdays and neighbourhood celebrations, we can cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In a place like Rownhams, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will bring everything else. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
- Where
- Rownhams (SO16)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Count adults and children separately
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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.
Occasions we cook for in Rownhams
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Rownhams:
- Baby celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Rownhams can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Hosting a paella party in Rownhams
Rownhams is about 3 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Rownhams and nearby villages. We cook in 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Rownhams include South Stoneham House (3.5 miles east) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Parks such as St James' Park typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Rownhams, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. Near the coast, within about 5 miles, seafood paella is a natural choice, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16. Whether your party is on Rownhams Way, Horns Drove and Rownhams Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For parties just outside Rownhams, we cover Upton (1 mile west), Nursling (1 mile south-west), Hillyfields (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile south-east) and Toothill (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Southampton (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.7 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Rownhams include Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.6 miles south) and Oaklands Community School (0.6 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Romsey Extra (2.8 miles north-west)
Also in Rownhams
Questions from Rownhams
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 follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Rownhams for guests?
The closest is Redbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Generally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, it is light in Rownhams until about 9:25pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and 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
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Rownhams
- Catering across Southampton, including Rownhams
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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