Portsmouth · England
Festival & event paella in North End, Portsmouth
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in North End. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days and community events
- Charity and school events
Live festival paella catering in North End
Festival paella catering in North End, made fresh on the day
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. Typical bookings include village fêtes and summer fairs and music and food festivals, with vegan paella, seafood paella and churros.
Events near North End are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- North End (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in North End have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Schedule crew meals
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Other catering in North End
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Flat, firm ground
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
North End: your questions answered
Is North End close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for North End?
Hilsea station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Portsmouth. See all areas.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in North End
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Portsmouth, including North End
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Fairs, fêtes and events in North End
North End is about 1 mile north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. For festival paella catering in North End, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. North End is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. We cook right across the region, from North End to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
If your event is in Alexandra Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hilsea station, about 1.2 miles north-east. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cover events in every part of PO2 and PO1. From Knox Road, Croft Road and Kirby Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Main roads around North End include the A2047, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Rudmore (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile west), Portsmouth (1 mile south), Copnor (1 mile south-east) and Hilsea (1 mile north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Portsmouth Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Nearby schools include Mayfield School (0.5 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Clarence pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (2.4 miles south)
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.
- 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