Portsmouth · England
Festival & event paella in Portsmouth
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Portsmouth: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering for Portsmouth events
Festival paella catering in Portsmouth, cooked live
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. Whether it’s seasonal markets and community events and open days, we’ll put together a menu of churros, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For events in Portsmouth, a paella stall adds theatre and covers several diets. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Where
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Portsmouth
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Portsmouth and the surrounding area
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Trader information and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Portsmouth
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Your questions about festival paella catering in Portsmouth
Could we have live paella in Alexandra Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Portsmouth?
Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater in Portsmouth?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Portsmouth and the rest of Portsmouth. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
For event organisers in Portsmouth
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Event catering near Portsmouth
Portsmouth is in England. Across the PO6 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south. If your event is in Alexandra Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Festival paella catering in PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2 is planned around your venue and timings. From Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. You will find Portsmouth on the A3 and A27, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Portsmouth, we cover Rudmore (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile north), Fratton (1 mile south-east) and Kingston (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Portsmouth include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Druids Arms (under half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Also in Portsmouth
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in Portsmouth have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
- 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