Southampton · England
Festival Paella Catering for Chilworth Old Village events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Chilworth Old Village and across Southampton.
- Sports club events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering for Chilworth Old Village events
Festival paella catering in Chilworth Old Village, made fresh on the day
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. We’re often asked to cater country shows and sports club events, with seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
At a fête or field event near Chilworth Old Village, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
- Area
- Chilworth Old Village (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Who books festival paella catering in Chilworth Old Village?
It covers several diets with one trader.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Seasonal markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports club events
- Agricultural and county shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Denys, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Chilworth Old Village: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Chilworth Old Village?
Chandlers Ford station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Chilworth Old Village from London?
About 68 miles from central London.
Do you cater in Chilworth Old Village?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Chilworth Old Village is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Trader information and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Chilworth Old Village
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Community events around Chilworth Old Village
Chilworth Old Village is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Tell us where your event in Chilworth Old Village will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Chilworth Old Village is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
School fairs, for a school like North Baddesley Junior School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Chandlers Ford station is about 2 miles away. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16. For events just outside Chilworth Old Village, we cover Chilworth (1 mile south-east), North Baddesley (1 mile north-west), Knightwood (2 miles north-east), Lordswood (2 miles south) and Bassett (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (4 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south), Townhill Park (4 miles south-east), Midanbury (4 miles south-east) and Thornhill (5 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Eastleigh Museum (2.9 miles east) and Princess Anne Hospital (2.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include Cantell School (2 miles south-east)
Why choose live paella in Chilworth Old Village?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For an evening event in Chilworth Old Village, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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