Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Boarhunt, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Boarhunt.
- County and country shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Village fêtes
Festival paella catering near Boarhunt
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Festival paella catering in Boarhunt, made fresh on the day
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Typical bookings include farmers’ and Christmas markets and feeding crew and volunteers, serving giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a field event near Boarhunt, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
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. Evening events in Boarhunt have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or PO17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Community events around Boarhunt
Boarhunt is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. From the centre of Boarhunt to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Boarhunt is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Portchester station is about 1.6 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A paella pan draws people in.
Anywhere in PO17, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Boarhunt for festival paella catering include Southwick (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile west), Wallington (2 miles south-west), North Boarhunt (2 miles north) and Fareham Common (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (5 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Fareham Shopping Centre (2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
Places near Boarhunt
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Where we can cook in Boarhunt
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Occasions we cook for in Boarhunt
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Agricultural and county shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Festivals
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Cams Hill School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- Staff numbers and hours
Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Boarhunt
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Boarhunt
Do you come out to small places like Boarhunt?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Boarhunt from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Boarhunt? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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