Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Furzey Lodge
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Furzey Lodge.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Festival paella catering for Furzey Lodge events
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Festival paella catering in Furzey Lodge, cooked live
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s farmers’ and Christmas markets and VIP and hospitality areas, we can cook churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Rural events near Furzey Lodge can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Why choose live paella in Furzey Lodge?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Furzey Lodge
- We cover Furzey Lodge and the whole of Hampshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening events in Furzey Lodge have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What else we do in Furzey Lodge
Fairs, fêtes and events in Furzey Lodge
Furzey Lodge is about 5 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Furzey Lodge, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Furzey Lodge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 2.8 miles north-west. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 2 miles of Furzey Lodge, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cover events in every part of SO42. If your venue is just outside Furzey Lodge, we also cover East Boldre (1 mile south), Beaulieu (1 mile east), Bailey's Hard (2 miles east), The Hummicks (2 miles east) and Dibden Purlieu (4 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (14 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Fareham (13 miles east), Totton (7 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (4.5 miles south-west) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Boldre Foreshore.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Access for unloading at set-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Furzey Lodge questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you trade at school fairs around Furzey Lodge?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Why choose festival paella catering in Furzey Lodge?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- County and country shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
School fairs, for a school like Beaulieu Village Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- 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