Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Lowford events
Planning festival paella catering in Lowford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Open days and community events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Charity and school events
Live festival paella catering in Lowford
Running an event in Lowford
Lowford is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. From the centre of Lowford to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
Events in parks such as Westwood Woodland Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Paul’s Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. 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. The coast is within about 3 miles of Lowford, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in SO31, we can bring festival paella catering to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Hamble Lane, St George Close and Woolwich Close. Close by, we cover events in Old Netley (1 mile south-west), Bursledon (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Netley Common.
- Schools near Lowford include Oasis Academy Mayfield (1.1 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Linden Tree pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Festival paella catering in Lowford, cooked live
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater open days and community events and school fairs and fundraisers.
Around Lowford, a fête or summer fair suits a huge paella pan. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Live paella or other catering?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
What affects the price in Lowford
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For an evening event in Lowford, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Nearby places to Lowford
What else we do in Lowford
Why choose festival paella catering in Lowford?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Lowford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Festivals
- Sports club events
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Bursledon Church of England Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check allergen info is on display
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Lowford
How far is Lowford from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Lowford?
The closest is Bursledon station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Do you come to Lowford?
Yes, we do. Lowford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
- 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