Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Charlton, 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 Charlton.
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and county shows
Festival paella catering in Charlton
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Charlton
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How our festival paella catering works in Charlton
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Popular choices include seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and we are frequently booked for music and food festivals and village fêtes and summer fairs.
A fête near Charlton might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Event catering near Charlton
Charlton is about 1 mile north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Charlton, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Charlton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Charlton to Southampton (22 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Andover station is about 0.8 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Thomas, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Here we cover the SP10 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Dacre Close, Home Farm Gardens and Augustine Way, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Foxcotte (1 mile north-west), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (13 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Andover Museum (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlton includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Charlton include Portway Infant School (0.8 miles south)
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening events in Charlton have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Charlton: your questions answered
How far is Charlton from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Charlton?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Charlton
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Charlton and across Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Events we cater in Charlton
Crew love a hot meal.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School and charity events
- Festivals
School fairs, for a school like Harrow Way Community School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check allergen info is on display
- Provide seating near the food
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
- 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