Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park marks the site of the 1565 Spanish settlement of St. Augustine, which makes a Spanish paella feast a natural fit. The 15-acre park on the Matanzas River hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners and celebrations, and it is one of the St. Augustine venues we know best.
Our experience at the Fountain of Youth
We have experience catering weddings and celebrations at the Fountain of Youth, with paella cooked on-site on the grounds. St. Augustine is one of our busiest cities.
the Fountain of Youth at a glance
- Address: 11 Magnolia Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Grounds: 15 acres with waterfront views of the Matanzas River and complimentary on-site parking
- Spaces: The Events Pavilion and the Magnolia Room
- Contact: 904-829-3168, fountainofyouthflorida.com
Public venue details come from the Fountain of Youth weddings page and Visit St. Augustine and were checked in October 2026. Always confirm current rules with the venue.
How paella catering works here
For on-site cooking we need a flat outdoor area of at least 10′ x 10′ (more for larger parties) and access for our truck and trailer. Setup to serving takes about 2 hours, and guests love gathering around the pan while it cooks. If a space cannot host cooking, we cook fresh nearby and deliver it hot.
Menu ideas
A favorite wedding menu is paella mixta with a Spanish salad, tapas platters, dessert and sangria. Our paella is naturally gluten-free, and a vegan paella keeps every guest covered. We are licensed for liquor, wine and beer, so we can run the bar too. See the catering menu.
Planning tips
- Our minimum outside Leon County is 50 guests, which fits most weddings in the Pavilion or Magnolia Room.
- Ask the park which area of the grounds will host the paella station so we can plan truck access.
- Sangria and tapas during cocktail hour pair well with the river views.
- Call our Northeast Florida line at 904-834-1312.
More about catering in this area: paella catering in St. Augustine. Guest minimums and booking details: pricing and how it works.