Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Empshott
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Empshott.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering for Empshott events
How our festival paella catering works in Empshott
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. We cook vegan paella, churros and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for school and charity events and feeding crew and volunteers.
At a field event near Empshott, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Event catering near Empshott
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Across the GU33 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Empshott is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Holy Rood, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in GU33, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Mill Lane and Church Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Towns and villages near Empshott
Also in Empshott
Occasions we cook for in Empshott
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Food and music festivals
- Country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Liss station, about 2.7 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
Common questions in Empshott
What’s the nearest station to Empshott for guests?
Liss station, about 2.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Empshott too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Flat, firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Empshott
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Empshott
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read How we price And The cost guide.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening events in Empshott have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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