Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Newton Valence
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Newton Valence and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering in Newton Valence
Festival paella catering for your event in Newton Valence
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. For summer fairs and fêtes and open days, we’ll put together a menu of giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
At a field event near Newton Valence, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Questions from Newton Valence
Which station should guests use for Newton Valence?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Newton Valence?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Schedule crew meals
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Running an event in Newton Valence
Newton Valence is about 4 miles south of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Newton Valence 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 in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Alton station, about 4.2 miles north. Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Selborne (1 mile east), Empshott (2 miles east), Lower Green (3 miles south-east), Hawkley (3 miles south-east) and Oakshott (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (3.4 miles north) and The Romany Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Newton Valence includes Selborne Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
Step by step
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. Evening events in Newton Valence have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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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 can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Newton Valence? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
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Perfect for your event in Newton Valence
It covers several diets with one trader.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Newton Valence book us for occasions like:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community events and open days
- Sports clubs and race days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
How we price festival paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. 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 are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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