Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Locks Heath, Hampshire
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 Locks Heath.
- Charity and school events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports club events
Planning an event in Locks Heath?
Festival paella catering in Locks Heath, cooked live
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and we are often booked for sports clubs and race days and school fairs and fundraisers.
In Locks Heath, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For an evening event in Locks Heath, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- 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.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Running an event in Locks Heath
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Locks Heath or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Swanwick station is about 0.9 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 2 miles of Locks Heath, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the SO31, PO14 and PO15 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Events we cater in Locks Heath
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Charity and school events
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
- County and country shows
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Park Gate Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
FAQs for Locks Heath
Do you trade at school fairs around Locks Heath?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you cook near the sea around Locks Heath?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater in Locks Heath?
We do. We cook at events in Locks Heath and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send us your list.
Where we can cook in Locks Heath
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Trader information and site rules
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Locks Heath
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Also near Locks Heath
Also in Locks Heath
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against 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.
Why choose live paella in Locks Heath?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Events in Locks Heath and across Hampshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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