Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Ampfield, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Ampfield and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Open days and community events
- Food and music festivals
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering in Ampfield
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
How our festival paella catering works in Ampfield
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Whether it is sports clubs and race days and country shows, we can cook churros, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
For a village fête or field event near Ampfield, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer events in Ampfield have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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’ll do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Book crew catering in advance
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Occasions we cook for in Ampfield
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Community events and open days
- Music and food festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mark, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
- If the price includes VAT
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ampfield
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
What affects the price in Ampfield
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Ampfield and across Hampshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Community events around Ampfield
Ampfield is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Ampfield or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Ampfield is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Ampfield Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east.
Festival paella catering in SO51 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Morleys Green, Green Pond Lane and Lower Farm Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Ampfield sits on or near the A3090, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Gosport (1 mile south-west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east), Crampmoor (1 mile west) and Lower Slackstead (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (3.3 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Mountbatten School (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Ampfield
Is Ampfield close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Do you trade at school fairs around Ampfield?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send us your list and we’ll respond.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
- 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