Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Hensting
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hensting: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Open days and community events
Planning an event in Hensting?
The process
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 the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in Hensting have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Festival paella catering for your event in Hensting
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Hensting. For VIP and hospitality areas and music and food festivals, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella and more.
At a fête or field event near Hensting, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Hensting
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Race days and sports events
- Open days
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Shawford station is about 2.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Your questions about festival paella catering in Hensting
Is Hensting close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Hensting?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Do you cover Hensting?
We do. Hensting is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hensting
Hensting is about 3 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Hensting, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Hensting is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hensting to Southampton (7 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Festival paella catering in SO50 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Hensting for festival paella catering include Owslebury (1 mile north-east), Owslebury Bottom (1 mile north-east), Baybridge (2 miles east), Morestead (2 miles north) and Lane End (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (4 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-west), Fareham (11 miles south), Horndean (14 miles south-east) and Totton (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.3 miles north) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Shawford Down and Twyford Down.
- Pubs nearby include Ship Inn (1 mile north-east)
What affects the price in Hensting
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hensting? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What else we do in Hensting
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Live paella or other catering?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hensting
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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