Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Little Holbury events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Little Holbury and across Hampshire.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Food and music festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering near Little Holbury
About our festival paella catering in Little Holbury
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. Typical bookings include open days and community events and sports clubs and race days, with churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Rural events near Little Holbury can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, events in Little Holbury stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Little Holbury
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Little Holbury questions
Which station should guests use for Little Holbury?
Netley station, about 3.6 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook near the sea around Little Holbury?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What does festival paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Also in Little Holbury
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check allergen info is on display
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Little Holbury events: pitches and permissions
Little Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Little Holbury or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Little Holbury to Southampton (6 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Manor Church of England Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Netley station, about 3.6 miles north-east. Within about 3 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Wherever your event is in SO45, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Southbourne Avenue, Manor Road and Westbourne Avenue or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Holbury (1 mile south-east), Hardley (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile south), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Frostlane (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Netley Castle (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Little Holbury include Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include The New Forest Academy (under half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Send us the date, your venue or SO45 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Firm, level ground
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan 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