Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Burridge, Hampshire
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Burridge and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days
- Sports clubs and race days
Book festival paella catering in Burridge
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
How our festival paella catering works in Burridge
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. For charity and school events and county and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
For a village fête or field event near Burridge, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Nearby places to Burridge
Also in Burridge
Fairs, fêtes and events in Burridge
Burridge is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. From the centre of Burridge to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Whiteley Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Festival paella catering in PO15 and SO31 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Dumas Drive, Jerome Street and Coleridge Drive, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Being close to the A3051, Burridge is easy for us to reach for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Whiteley (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile south), Swanwick (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile south-west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Fareham Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.9 miles south-west)
Burridge questions
Can you cook near the sea around Burridge?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far is Burridge from London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll check availability.
How we price festival paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Schedule crew meals
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Perfect for your event in Burridge
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Charity and school events
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
For visitors coming by rail, Swanwick station is about 1 mile away.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Burridge
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Summer events in Burridge have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Burridge? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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