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Festival & event paella in Butlocks Heath, Hampshire
Looking for festival paella catering in Butlocks Heath? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports clubs and race days
Live festival paella catering in Butlocks Heath
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Festival paella catering in Butlocks Heath, made fresh on the day
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Butlocks Heath. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports club events and food and music festivals.
Rural events near Butlocks Heath can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What festival paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Summer events in Butlocks Heath have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Also in Butlocks Heath
Why choose festival paella catering in Butlocks Heath?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Butlocks Heath, people book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- County and country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Open days and community events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
- A clear list of what’s included
FAQs for Butlocks Heath
What’s the nearest station to Butlocks Heath for guests?
Netley station, in Butlocks Heath itself.
Do you trade at school fairs around Butlocks Heath?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How much space do you need?
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.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How quickly can you serve?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Butlocks Heath
- We cover Butlocks Heath and the whole of Hampshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Event catering near Butlocks Heath
Butlocks Heath is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Butlocks Heath and the surrounding area. Butlocks Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook.
Events in parks such as Westwood Woodland Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, Butlocks Heath has its own station, Netley station. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 7 miles of Butlocks Heath, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Festival paella catering in SO31 is planned around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Woolston Road, Old School Close and The Grove or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Butlocks Heath, we cover Netley (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south), Old Netley (1 mile north-east), Lowford (1 mile north-east) and Bursledon (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
A little further out are Westquay (3.4 miles north-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Butlocks Heath include The Hamble School (0.7 miles south-east) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Prince Consort Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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