Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Lower Common
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Lower Common and the surrounding area.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
Festival paella catering near Lower Common
Events we cater in Lower Common
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lower Common and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and race days
- School and charity events
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
School fairs, for a school like Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
About our festival paella catering in Lower Common
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Typical bookings include school fairs and fundraisers and christmas and farmers’ markets, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Rural events near Lower Common can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Towns and villages near Lower Common
What else we do in Lower Common
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Schedule crew meals
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For an evening event in Lower Common, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Running an event in Lower Common
Lower Common is about 3 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. For an event in Lower Common, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Lower Common is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 7 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Crowthorne station, about 3.5 miles east.
We cater events across the RG27 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Mud Lane, Lower Common and Warbrook Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Eversley (1 mile north-east), Eversley Centre (1 mile east), Eversley Cross (2 miles east), Finchampstead (2 miles east) and California (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (11 miles south-west), Farnborough (7 miles south-east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Yateley (3 miles east).
Nearby you will also find West Green House Agricultural Museum (3.9 miles south) and Beaumys Castle (4 miles north-west). Not far away are The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Lower Common include Bohunt School Wokingham (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include White Hart Public House (within half a mile east)
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Live paella or other catering?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Lower Common
- Events in Lower Common and across Hampshire
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Lower Common
How far is Lower Common from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Lower Common?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will check availability.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How quickly can you serve?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
- 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