Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Eastleigh
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Eastleigh and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Race days and sports events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- County and country shows
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About our festival paella catering in Eastleigh
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s summer fairs and fêtes and agricultural and county shows, we can cook churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
School fairs, fêtes and summer events in Eastleigh suit a paella stall: it’s fast to serve and fun to watch. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Eastleigh? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For an evening event in Eastleigh, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in Eastleigh
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Events in Eastleigh are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Eastleigh is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
For visitors coming by rail, Eastleigh station is in Eastleigh itself. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Norwood Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 6 miles of Eastleigh, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the A335 and B3033 close by, Eastleigh is simple for us to get to. For events just outside Eastleigh, we cover Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Eastleigh is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Quilley School of Engineering (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Wagon Works pub (within half a mile north-west)
Where we can cook in Eastleigh
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Eastleigh
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Is live paella right for your event?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Eastleigh
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Occasions we cook for in Eastleigh
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports club events
- Community events and open days
- Seasonal markets
If your event is in Lakeside Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
Common questions in Eastleigh
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cook in Lakeside Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
- 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