Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for North Gorley events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in North Gorley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Food and music festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
Planning an event in North Gorley?
North Gorley questions
Do you come out to small places like North Gorley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cover North Gorley?
We do. North Gorley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How our festival paella catering works in North Gorley
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater food and music festivals and open days and community events.
For a village fête or field event near North Gorley, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in North Gorley
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in North Gorley and across Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Event catering near North Gorley
North Gorley is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in North Gorley, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. North Gorley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from North Gorley to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of the Holy Ascension? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 7 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Hyde (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile north), Frogham (1 mile north-east) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (2.7 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.2 miles north)
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. At midsummer, events in North Gorley stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:05pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Access for unloading at set-up
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
For event organisers in North Gorley
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near North Gorley
More for events in North Gorley
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
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