Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in East Boldre
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in East Boldre. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- School and charity events
- Community events and open days
- Sports clubs and race days
Live festival paella catering in East Boldre
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
How our festival paella catering works in East Boldre
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Popular choices include churros, vegan paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for VIP and hospitality areas and sports club events.
A fête near East Boldre might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening events in East Boldre have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Who books festival paella catering in East Boldre?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Sports club events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Festivals
- Open days and community events
For visitors coming by rail, Beaulieu Road station is about 3.8 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
- How each diet is kept separate
Diets, allergies and planning
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:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Give traders a single information pack
Crew meals are served at set times.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Event catering near East Boldre
East Boldre is about 5 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of East Boldre or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. East Boldre is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Paul? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Beaulieu Village Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 2 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the SO42 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Sweyns Lease, Chapel Lane and Warton Close. We also cook at events in Furzey Lodge (1 mile north), Beaulieu (1 mile north-east), Bailey's Hard (1 mile east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.1 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.4 miles north-east). The countryside around East Boldre includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Pubs nearby include Turfcutters Arms (under half a mile south)
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in East Boldre
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including East Boldre
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Boldre? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Common questions in East Boldre
Is East Boldre too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around East Boldre?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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