Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Andover, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Andover and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Charity and school events
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Live festival paella catering in Andover
Festival paella catering for your event in Andover
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. On the menu are churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater seasonal markets and summer fairs and fêtes.
In Andover, fêtes and school fairs are perfect for a paella stall: it’s fast to serve and fun to watch. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
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.
Where we can cook in Andover
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening events in Andover have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Places near Andover
More for events in Andover
Perfect for your event in Andover
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Andover, people book us for occasions like:
- Village fêtes
- Food and music festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Paella compared with other options
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Andover
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Community events around Andover
Andover is about 17 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From the centre of Andover to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 0.5 miles west.
Festival paella catering in SP10 and SP11 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Goddard Square and London Road or the roads around them. Andover sits on or near the A303 and A342, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Picket Twenty (1 mile east), East Anton (1 mile north-east), Knights Enham (1 mile north), Finkley Down (2 miles north-east) and Picket Piece (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles west), Weeke (12 miles south-east) and Kempshott (15 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Andover has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.7 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby schools include Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east) and Winton Community Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Angel Inn (under half a mile east)
Andover questions
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Andover?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Andover from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How much paella per person?
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.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What documents can you send?
Share your trader requirements.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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