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Festival & event paella in Netley Marsh, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Netley Marsh. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering for Netley Marsh events
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Summer events in Netley Marsh have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Festival paella catering in Netley Marsh, made fresh on the day
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. We are frequently asked to cater village fêtes and race days and sports events, serving seafood paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
At a field event near Netley Marsh, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
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What festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
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.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
Planning festival paella catering in Netley Marsh? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Netley Marsh
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Who books festival paella catering in Netley Marsh?
It handles peak times well, because it’s served from big pans.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Netley Marsh and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Country shows
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Netley Marsh
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Netley Marsh
Netley Marsh is about 1 mile west of Totton, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Netley Marsh and nearby villages. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Matthew? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Ashurst New Forest station is about 1.8 miles away. Within about 4 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 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cover events in every part of SO40 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Ringwood Road and Woodlands Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Netley Marsh, we cover Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-east), Totton (1 mile east), Woodlands (1 mile south), Winsor (1 mile north-west) and Bartley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (less than half a mile south)
FAQs for Netley Marsh
Is Netley Marsh too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Netley Marsh?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
For event organisers in Netley Marsh
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Netley Marsh? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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