Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Ellisfield
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Ellisfield: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Village fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Festivals
Live festival paella catering in Ellisfield
Festival paella catering in Ellisfield, made fresh on the day
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. Whether it’s village fêtes and school and charity events, we’ll put together a menu of churros, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
Near Ellisfield, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Summer events in Ellisfield have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Ellisfield
Ellisfield is about 4 miles south of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Ellisfield, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Reading, about 17 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Basingstoke station is about 4.2 miles away.
We cover events in every part of the RG25 postcode area. Local streets include Church Lane, Furzen Lane and College Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Ellisfield for festival paella catering include Upper Common (1 mile south-west), Nashes Green (2 miles east), Cliddesden (2 miles north), Viables (3 miles north) and Upton Grey (4 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles east) and Alton (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.1 miles north) and Basing House (4.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Fox pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Occasions we cook for in Ellisfield
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Music and food festivals
- School and charity events
- Sports clubs and race days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St. Martin? A paella pan draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
Where we can cook in Ellisfield
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Ellisfield
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Nearby places to Ellisfield
More for events in Ellisfield
Ellisfield questions
Do you come out to small places like Ellisfield?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Ellisfield?
Basingstoke station, about 4.2 miles north of the centre.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. 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 Ellisfield
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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