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Paella catering in SO45
Hosting a party in SO45? We cook in Hythe, Dibden Purlieu and Blackfield and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Book live paella in SO45
Towns and villages in SO45
- Hythe
- Dibden Purlieu
- Blackfield
- Holbury
- Dibden
- Fawley
- Langley
- Hardley
- Little Holbury
- Calshot
- Ashlett
- Stonehills
- Frostlane
- Hillhead
- Roughdown
- Sprat's Down
- Stanswood
- Stone
Events we cater in SO45
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering across SO45
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in SO45. We cook mixed paella, black rice and vegan paella, and we are often booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and company summer parties.
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Cost
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in SO45? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Hythe
You will find us cooking near Waterside Primary School, Noadswood School and Church of St John and the streets around them. Nearby too are Testwood School (1.3 miles west) and No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House) (0.6 miles north). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.3 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
Planning live paella in SO45
From Hythe, Dibden Purlieu and Blackfield to 13 villages and hamlets, events across SO45 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access. The New Forest National Park is within easy reach of places across SO45, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles and cooking. Around 18 places in SO45 are close to the coast, so we often plan a sheltered cooking spot for the wind.
Hythe: Historic houses near Hythe include Medieval Merchant's House (2.6 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.6 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St John, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Around midsummer it stays light in Hythe until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around 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 will do the cooking.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
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
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
Send us the date, your venue or SO45 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Questions from SO45
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a 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