Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Ashurst Bridge, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Ashurst Bridge. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Sports clubs and race days
- School and charity events
Live festival paella catering in Ashurst Bridge
About our festival paella catering in Ashurst Bridge
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. Whether it’s open days and community events and county and country shows, we can cook giant-pan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
At a field event near Ashurst Bridge, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Event catering near Ashurst Bridge
Ashurst Bridge is about 1 mile south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO40, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
School fairs, for a school like Hazel Wood Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Matthew? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 4 miles of Ashurst Bridge, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 6 miles of Ashurst Bridge, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO40, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Ashurst Bridge for festival paella catering include Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north-east), Hounsdown (1 mile south-east), Woodlands (1 mile south-west) and Winsor (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south) and National Dairy Museum (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Ashurst Bridge includes Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.7 miles north-west)
Other catering in Ashurst Bridge
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. For an evening event in Ashurst Bridge, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Ashurst Bridge, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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How we price festival paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Occasions we cook for in Ashurst Bridge
It brings theatre to the food court.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Ashurst Bridge and Hampshire:
- County and country shows
- Charity and school events
- Sports clubs and race days
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Totton station is about 1.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Ashurst Bridge questions
Can you cook near the sea around Ashurst Bridge?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Which station should guests use for Ashurst Bridge?
The closest is Totton station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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