Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Blissford events
Looking for festival paella catering in Blissford? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Village fêtes
- Open days and community events
- Sports club events
Book festival paella catering in Blissford
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Evening events in Blissford have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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How our festival paella catering works in Blissford
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Blissford. For feeding crew and volunteers and farmers’ and Christmas markets, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, vegan paella and churros and more.
Near Blissford, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Blissford, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Who books festival paella catering in Blissford?
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Blissford and Hampshire:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Food and music festivals
- Sports club events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Hyde Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
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DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
FAQs for Blissford
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Blissford?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is Blissford too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
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.
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?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check allergen info is on display
- Check how many portions traders can serve
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Running an event in Blissford
Blissford is in Hampshire. Across the SP6 area, we can bring the pans to you. Blissford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Blissford to Southampton (16 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of the Holy Ascension? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 7 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in SP6, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Blissford Hill, Blissford Cross and Abbots Well Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Blissford for festival paella catering include Frogham (1 mile south), Hyde (1 mile south-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Stuckton (1 mile west) and Criddlestyle (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south), Ringwood (5 miles south) and Barton on Sea (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Blissford include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (1 mile north)
- 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