Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Fawley, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Fawley. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Community events and open days
- Sports club events
- Charity and school events
Planning an event in Fawley?
About our festival paella catering in Fawley
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. On the menu are seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and we are frequently booked for music and food festivals and charity and school events.
At a field event near Fawley, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Occasions we cook for in Fawley
It brings theatre to the food court.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Fawley Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Space, access and power needs
- When final numbers are due
Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Fawley
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Community events around Fawley
Fawley is about 3 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Fawley. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Hamble station is about 3.2 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 5 miles of Fawley, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Fawley, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cater events across SO45. Streets in the area include The Square, Whites Lane and Forge Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Fawley for festival paella catering include Stonehills (1 mile south-east), Ashlett (1 mile east), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-west) and Calshot (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Coldeast (4.2 miles north-east) and Calshot Castle (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Fawley includes Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Falcon Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
Fawley: your questions answered
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Fawley too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
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 for a clear quote.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Plan seating near the food area
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
We set up at the agreed time.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Fawley
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
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How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Summer events in Fawley have daylight until about 9:20pm 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 will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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