Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Buriton, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Buriton. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community events and open days
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering in Buriton
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:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Give traders a single information pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
About our festival paella catering in Buriton
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. We’re often asked to cater music and food festivals and race days and sports events, with vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
A fête near Buriton might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, events in Buriton stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
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’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Buriton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Towns and villages near Buriton
More for events in Buriton
Fairs, fêtes and events in Buriton
Buriton is about 2 miles south of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Buriton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Buriton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Buriton to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in parks such as Ditcham Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. Within about 2 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU31, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Heatherfield and Petersfield Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Buriton, we cover Weston (1 mile north-west), Nursted (2 miles east), Ramsdean (2 miles north-west), Chalton (3 miles south) and Blendworth (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (8 miles south), Fareham (14 miles south-west), Horndean (5 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north) and Waterlooville (7 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (1.8 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Head Down.
- Schools near Buriton include The Petersfield School (1.6 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Nest pub (within half a mile west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Buriton
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Buriton 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.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What affects the price in Buriton
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Buriton
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
Occasions we cook for in Buriton
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
In Buriton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Music and food festivals
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Buriton Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
- 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