Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Horseport
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Horseport.
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Charity and school events
Festival paella catering near Horseport
About our festival paella catering in Horseport
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Horseport. Whether it’s VIP and hospitality areas and food and music festivals, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella and more.
At a field event near Horseport, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What festival paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the space, if you can
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Horseport? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events we cater in Horseport
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Open days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- County and country shows
Running a fête for a church like St Mary's Church? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Event catering near Horseport
Horseport is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Horseport, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Fordingbridge Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 8 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in SP6, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Bridge Street, Southampton Road and Ringwood Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Fordingbridge (1 mile north-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile south-east), Lower Burgate (1 mile north) and Tinkers Cross (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (within half a mile west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Horseport include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Horseport include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (under half a mile west)
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Summer events in Horseport have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:05pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Horseport
Is Horseport 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.
Do you trade at school fairs around Horseport?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose live paella in Horseport?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Horseport
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at 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