Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Broughton, Hampshire
Planning festival paella catering in Broughton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Race days and sports events
- Country shows
Planning an event in Broughton?
Where we can cook in Broughton
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Trader information and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Broughton
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Festival paella catering in Broughton, made fresh on the day
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. Whether it is food and music festivals and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
At a field event near Broughton, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Broughton
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Broughton?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is Broughton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Community events around Broughton
Broughton is about 8 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Events in Broughton are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Broughton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4.3 miles south. School fairs, for a school like Broughton Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cater events across SO20 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, Greyhound Mews and Plough Gardens or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Broughton for festival paella catering include Houghton (2 miles east), Horsebridge (3 miles south-east), Mottisfont (4 miles south), Stonymarsh (4 miles south-east) and Lockerley (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north-east), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Tally Ho Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Broughton have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the 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.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Who books festival paella catering in Broughton?
It brings theatre to the food court.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Community events and open days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
What festival paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Also near Broughton
Also in Broughton
- 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