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Festival & event paella in Freemantle, Southampton
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Freemantle. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Live festival paella catering in Freemantle
Occasions we cook for in Freemantle
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Freemantle:
- School and charity events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Freemantle has its own station, Millbrook (Hants) station.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
Festival paella catering in Freemantle, made fresh on the day
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. We cook seafood paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater VIP and hospitality areas and summer fairs and fêtes.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Freemantle are made for a paella stall. Send us the pitch and access details. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
- Area
- Freemantle (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Schedule crew meals
- Give traders a single information pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Provide seating near the food
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Freemantle questions
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Freemantle?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we are available.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Evening events in Freemantle have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Community events around Freemantle
Freemantle is about 1 mile west of Southampton, in Southampton. From the centre of Freemantle to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Freemantle Church of England Community Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in parks such as Blechynden Terrace Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 7 miles of Freemantle, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 2 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in SO15, SO16 and SO17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include May Road, Park Road and Pitt Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Freemantle on the A33, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Shirley (1 mile north), Regents Park (1 mile north-west), Millbrook (1 mile west), Maybush (2 miles north-west) and Coxford (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Townhill Park (3 miles north-east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Western Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Foresters Museum & Archive (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Freemantle include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include St Anne's Catholic School (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Brass Monkey pub (0.5 miles north)
For event organisers in Freemantle
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Freemantle? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Freemantle
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Southampton, including Freemantle
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Places near Freemantle
More for events in Freemantle
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Firm, level ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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