Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Southwick, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Southwick and the surrounding area.
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering for Southwick events
Why choose live paella in Southwick?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Southwick
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Paella party catering for your party in Southwick
It’s 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. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. Popular choices include churros, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater celebrations of life and big family gatherings.
A country party near Southwick is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Southwick parties: what to know
Southwick is about 3 miles west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Wherever your party is in the PO17 area, we can cook for your guests. Southwick is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 13 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Portchester station is about 1.9 miles away.
Anywhere in PO17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your party could be at a home on High Street, North Road West and Castle Road. Close by, we cover parties in Boarhunt (1 mile west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north-west), Portchester (2 miles south), Hundred Acres (3 miles north-west) and North Fareham (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (5 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles west), Horndean (5 miles north-east) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Portchester Castle (2.6 miles south) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Southwick include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion Inn (under half a mile west)
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For a late-May party in Southwick, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Southwick? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Places near Southwick
What else we do in Southwick
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
FAQs for Southwick
How far is Southwick from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Southwick?
Portchester station, about 1.9 miles south of the centre.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
For event organisers in Southwick
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Southwick? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your party in Southwick
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Southwick:
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St James Without the Priory Gate, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear 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