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Festival Paella Catering in Bitterne Park
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Bitterne Park: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Country shows
- Open days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Planning an event in Bitterne Park?
Who books festival paella catering in Bitterne Park?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Community events and open days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bitterne station, about 0.5 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
Festival paella catering for your event in Bitterne Park
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. We’re frequently asked to cater school and charity events and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, with churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Around Bitterne Park, a fête or summer fair suits a huge paella pan. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
- Location
- Bitterne Park (SO18, SO17, SO19)
- Region
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For an evening event in Bitterne Park, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Plan seating near the food area
- Put all trader information in one pack
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Bitterne Park
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Bitterne Park
Bitterne Park is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Across the SO18 area, we can bring the pans to you. Bitterne Park is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cook.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of Ascension, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If your event is in Riverside Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bitterne Park, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of Southampton takes in SO18, SO17 and SO19, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Neva Road, Avon Road and Bond Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Bitterne Park sits on or near the A3024, which makes travel to your event easy. We also cook at events in Midanbury (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-west), St Denys (1 mile west), Townhill Park (1 mile north-east) and Bitterne (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Royal South Hants Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near Bitterne Park include Bitterne Park Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and Bitterne Park School (under half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Bitterne Park Hotel (under half a mile west)
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
FAQs for Bitterne Park
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What’s the nearest station to Bitterne Park for guests?
The closest is Bitterne station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we are available.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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