Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Soake events
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Soake and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Food and music festivals
- Open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering in Soake
Festival paella catering in Soake, made fresh on the day
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. We cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re frequently booked for community events and open days and VIP and hospitality areas.
At a field event near Soake, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Schedule crew meals
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Provide seating near the food
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Soake events: pitches and permissions
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the PO7 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Soake is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like The Mead End? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Denmead Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Soake Road and Hambledon Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Soake includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Cowplain School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mead End pub (0.5 miles north-west)
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For an evening event in Soake, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Planning festival paella catering in Soake? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Soake
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Soake hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Soake and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Trader information and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
Places near Soake
Other catering in Soake
Events we cater in Soake
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports clubs and race days
- Community events and open days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bedhampton station, about 3.7 miles south-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. 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.
Questions from Soake
Do you trade at school fairs around Soake?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you come out to small places like Soake?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your list and we will respond.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Soake?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
- 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