Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Nether Wallop
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Nether Wallop and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Country shows
- Food and music festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Live festival paella catering in Nether Wallop
Festival paella catering for your event in Nether Wallop
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. For open days and christmas and farmers’ markets, we can cook giant-pan paella, churros and seafood paella and more.
Near Nether Wallop, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
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Is live paella right for your event?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Nether Wallop hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Summer events in Nether Wallop have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose festival paella catering in Nether Wallop?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Nether Wallop:
- Race days and sports events
- Open days and community events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Country shows
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Andrew? A paella pan draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Provide seating near the food
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Book crew catering in advance
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Nether Wallop: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Nether Wallop?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Nether Wallop?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll check availability.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Nether Wallop?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How we price festival paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Event catering near Nether Wallop
Nether Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For an event in Nether Wallop, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Nether Wallop to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Wallop Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 3.8 miles north-west.
For festival paella catering in SO20, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, High Street and Church Hill. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Middle Wallop (1 mile north-west), Over Wallop (2 miles north-west), Kentsboro (2 miles north), Red Rice (4 miles north-east) and Fox (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Not far away are Boscombe Down East.
- Local pubs include The Old Butchers Arms (under half a mile west)
- 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