Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Cowesfield Gate events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Cowesfield Gate.
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering near Cowesfield Gate
Festival paella catering for your event in Cowesfield Gate
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. We’re often asked to cater festivals and race days and sports events, serving churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
Near Cowesfield Gate, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Access for unloading at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Plan seating near the food area
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Summer events in Cowesfield Gate have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Towns and villages near Cowesfield Gate
What else we do in Cowesfield Gate
Events we cater in Cowesfield Gate
Crew love a hot meal.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- County and country shows
- Festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Dean station is about 2.4 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
What affects the price in Cowesfield Gate
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cowesfield Gate? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Cowesfield Gate: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Cowesfield Gate?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Cowesfield Gate for guests?
The closest is Dean station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Do you cater in Cowesfield Gate?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Cowesfield Gate is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Cowesfield Gate
Cowesfield Gate is about 6 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Cowesfield Gate or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Cowesfield Gate is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Festival paella catering in SO51 and SP5 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Bunny Lane and Cowesfield, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (5.7 miles east).
- 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