Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Bishopstoke events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Bishopstoke and across Hampshire.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering in Bishopstoke
Bishopstoke events: pitches and permissions
Bishopstoke is about 1 mile east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Across the SO50 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
If your event is in Lakeside Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. School fairs, for a school like Stoke Park Junior School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. The coast is within about 6 miles of Bishopstoke, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cover events in every part of the SO50 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Guest Road, Manor Road and Sayers Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Eastleigh (1 mile west), Crowdhill (1 mile north-east), Lord's Wood (1 mile north), Highbridge (2 miles north) and Fisher's Pond (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (1.1 miles west) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Bishopstoke include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Bishopstoke include The King's School Senior (1.1 miles south-east) and Wyvern Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
Festival paella catering in Bishopstoke, made fresh on the day
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. For christmas and farmers’ markets and agricultural and county shows, we will put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and giant-pan paella and more.
In Bishopstoke, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Also near Bishopstoke
Also in Bishopstoke
Occasions we cook for in Bishopstoke
It covers several diets with one trader.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days and community events
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Eastleigh station is about 1 mile away.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Summer events in Bishopstoke have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Bishopstoke: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Bishopstoke?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Do you trade at school fairs around Bishopstoke?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Bishopstoke?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We set up at the agreed time.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Trader information and site rules
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bishopstoke
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bishopstoke? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
- 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