Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Bramshaw
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Bramshaw and across Hampshire.
- Music and food festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Country shows
Book festival paella catering in Bramshaw
Bramshaw events: pitches and permissions
Bramshaw is about 5 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO43, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Within about 6 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO43. You will find Bramshaw on the B3079, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Bramshaw, we also cover Canada (2 miles north-east), Brook (2 miles south) and Wittensford (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (12 miles east), Totton (5 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles east), Hedge End (14 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (4.1 miles east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
Festival paella catering in Bramshaw, cooked live
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s festivals and sports club events, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, churros and seafood paella.
Rural events near Bramshaw can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Firm, level ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella compared with other options
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Events we cater in Bramshaw
It brings theatre to the food court.
In Bramshaw and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Community events and open days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Towns and villages near Bramshaw
What else we do in Bramshaw
Your questions about festival paella catering in Bramshaw
Do you come out to small places like Bramshaw?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
What paperwork do you provide?
Share your trader requirements.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Summer events in Bramshaw 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 pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bramshaw? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
- 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