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Paella catering in SO19
Planning an event in SO19? We cook in Southampton, Thornhill and Itchen and every street in between, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Book live paella in SO19
Places in SO19
- Southampton
- Thornhill
- Itchen
- Sholing
- Woolston
- Weston
- Peartree Green
- Eastleigh
- Midanbury
- Harefield
- Bitterne Park
- Bitterne
- Northam
Catering in SO19
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Nearby postcode districts
Elsewhere in Southampton
Towns and villages in Southampton
Areas we cover
How paella catering works in SO19
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. We cook black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana, and we’re often booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and company summer parties.
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Cost
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella
- We cover SO19 and the whole of Southampton
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Local landmarks in Southampton
In Southampton, that can mean a party near Saint Mary's, St Mary's Independent School and Rockstone Place Park. Also close by are Bevois Town Primary School (less than half a mile west), The Hobbit pub (within half a mile west) and St Anne's Catholic School (0.6 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Southampton itself: St Denys station. Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (1 mile south-west) and R J Mitchell Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Southampton includes Netley Common.
Paella catering in SO19: local guide
From Eastleigh, Midanbury and Thornhill to 0 villages and hamlets, events across SO19 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. 13 of the places we cover in SO19 are within about 6 miles of the sea, where we always plan shelter from the wind.
Southampton: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Rockstone Place Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, Southampton has its own station, St Denys station. In Southampton, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in SO19? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
Events we cater in SO19
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In SO19, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
Common questions in SO19
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
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.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
- 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