Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Privett, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Privett.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering near Privett
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Privett? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
How our festival paella catering works in Privett
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. Popular choices include churros, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater festivals and village fêtes.
A fête near Privett might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
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Common questions in Privett
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Privett for guests?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 4.7 miles away.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you cater in Privett?
Yes, we do. Privett is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Privett
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
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.
Why choose festival paella catering in Privett?
It covers several diets with one trader.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Charity and school events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
The process
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Privett stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU34 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Event catering near Privett
Privett is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Privett and the surrounding area. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Privett to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Petersfield station is about 4.7 miles away. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Privett, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in GU34 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Church Road and Merepond Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bailey Green (1 mile north-west), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (2 miles north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Drayton (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Alton (8 miles north).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
- 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