Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Kitwood
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Kitwood.
- Seasonal markets
- Festivals
- School and charity events
Book festival paella catering in Kitwood
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Book crew catering in advance
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How our festival paella catering works in Kitwood
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. Typical bookings include farmers’ and Christmas markets and food and music festivals, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Rural events near Kitwood can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Kitwood: your questions answered
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Kitwood?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Kitwood?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
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How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Kitwood, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Kitwood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Who books festival paella catering in Kitwood?
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Kitwood, people book us for occasions like:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
School fairs, for a school like Four Marks Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Trader information and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Kitwood
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Kitwood
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Event catering near Kitwood
Kitwood is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Kitwood, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Kitwood to Southampton (19 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 8 miles of Kitwood, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of the SO24 postcode area. Close by, we cover events in Gilbert Street (1 mile south-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile west), Monkwood (2 miles south) and Ropley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (5 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kitwood include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
- 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