Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Curdridge, Hampshire
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Curdridge: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Music and food festivals
- Charity and school events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Planning an event in Curdridge?
Live paella or other catering?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
About our festival paella catering in Curdridge
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That simplifies your food line-up. Popular choices include vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for VIP and hospitality areas and christmas and farmers’ markets.
For a village fête or field event near Curdridge, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For an evening event in Curdridge, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Nearby places to Curdridge
More for events in Curdridge
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Events we cater in Curdridge
It covers several diets with one trader.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Open days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Seasonal markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
Where we can cook in Curdridge
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Questions from Curdridge
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Curdridge for guests?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll check availability.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Curdridge events: pitches and permissions
Curdridge is about 3 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO32, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Botley station, about 0.9 miles south-west. School fairs, for a school like Curdridge Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the SO32 and SO30 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Chapel Lane, Lockhams Road and Botley Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Curbridge (1 mile south), Botley (2 miles west), Durley (2 miles north-west), Boorley Green (2 miles west) and Waltham Chase (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Knowle Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Pubs nearby include Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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