Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in North Fareham
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in North Fareham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- School and charity events
- Sports club events
- Open days
Planning an event in North Fareham?
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
About our festival paella catering in North Fareham
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. For sports clubs and race days and music and food festivals, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a village fête or field event near North Fareham, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Also near North Fareham
Also in North Fareham
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, events in North Fareham stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in North Fareham?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We set up at the agreed time.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
For event organisers in North Fareham
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
North Fareham: your questions answered
How far is North Fareham from London?
About 64 miles from central London.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How much does festival paella catering cost in North Fareham?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Why choose festival paella catering in North Fareham?
It copes with peak times, because it’s served from big pans.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Open days and community events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports club events
- School and charity events
School fairs, for a school like Harrison Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
How we price festival paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
North Fareham events: pitches and permissions
North Fareham is about 1 mile north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in North Fareham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. North Fareham is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Fareham station is about 1.3 miles away. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in PO17, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Wallington (1 mile south), Fareham Common (1 mile south), Crockerhill (1 mile north), Welborne (1 mile north-west) and Boarhunt (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north-west), Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (15 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Carron Row Farm Museum (2.7 miles west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1 mile south). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Wykeham House School (1.1 miles south) and Cams Hill School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Lion Public House (0.9 miles south)
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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