Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Barton on Sea events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Barton on Sea and the surrounding area.
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Seasonal markets
Live festival paella catering in Barton on Sea
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Festival paella catering for your event in Barton on Sea
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Whether it is agricultural and county shows and community events and open days, we can cook giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella and more.
Events near Barton on Sea are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Perfect for your event in Barton on Sea
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, New Milton station is about 1 mile away.
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Towns and villages near Barton on Sea
What else we do in Barton on Sea
Event catering near Barton on Sea
Barton on Sea is in Hampshire. Anywhere in BH25, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Barton on Sea to Southampton (17 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like New Milton Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Parish Church of St Magdalene, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 7 miles of Barton on Sea, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 6 miles of Barton on Sea, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Here we cover the BH25 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Barton Drive, Heathy Close and Barton Way or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in New Milton (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-east) and Downton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (14 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (14 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (13 miles north-east) and Marchwood (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Highcliffe Castle (2.2 miles west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (0.6 miles north) and The Arnewood School (0.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The George Centre pub (under half a mile north)
Live paella or other catering?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Barton on Sea hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Barton on Sea and the whole of Hampshire
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What affects the price in Barton on Sea
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Barton on Sea, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Barton on Sea
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Barton on Sea?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the details, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
Do you need water?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Where we can cook in Barton on Sea
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Barton on Sea stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:05pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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- 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