Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Dibden Purlieu events
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Dibden Purlieu and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Open days
- Race days and sports events
Live festival paella catering in Dibden Purlieu
Festival paella catering in Dibden Purlieu, cooked live
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. Typical bookings include charity and school events and open days, with vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
In Dibden Purlieu, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Access for unloading at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Dibden Purlieu
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Summer events in Dibden Purlieu have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Why choose live paella in Dibden Purlieu?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Dibden Purlieu and the whole of Hampshire
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Give traders a single information pack
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Larger pans for peak times.
Dibden Purlieu events: pitches and permissions
Dibden Purlieu is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Dibden Purlieu, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
Running a fête for a church like St. Andrew's Church and Centre? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Southampton Town Quay station is about 2.8 miles away. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 4 miles of Dibden Purlieu, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cook at events all over the SO45 postcode area and the streets around it. From Haynes Way, Beaulieu Road and Noads Way or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Dibden Purlieu for festival paella catering include Hythe (1 mile north-east), Dibden (1 mile north-west), The Hummicks (3 miles south), Beaulieu (3 miles south-west) and Marchwood (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.8 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Dibden Purlieu include Noadswood School (within half a mile north-west) and Testwood School (0.9 miles north-west)
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Dibden Purlieu? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Perfect for your event in Dibden Purlieu
It copes with peak times, because it’s served from big pans.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Dibden Purlieu, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Community events and open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Wildground Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
Questions from Dibden Purlieu
Can you cook near the sea around Dibden Purlieu?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Dibden Purlieu for guests?
Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
How quickly can you serve?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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What else we do in Dibden Purlieu
- 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