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Festival & event paella in Drayton, Portsmouth
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Drayton and the surrounding area.
- Food and music festivals
- Sports club events
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering for Drayton events
Drayton events: pitches and permissions
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. From the centre of Drayton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Drayton Methodist Church? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Cosham station, about 1 mile west. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in PO6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). The countryside around Drayton includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Drayton include Solent Junior School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include New Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Festival paella catering in Drayton, cooked live
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. For summer fairs and fêtes and agricultural and county shows, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella for your guests.
Summer fairs around Drayton are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Location
- Drayton (PO6)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why choose festival paella catering in Drayton?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
In Drayton and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports clubs and race days
- Charity and school events
- Open days and community events
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Springfield School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
Where we can cook in Drayton
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Firm, level ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
What affects the price in Drayton
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
Planning festival paella catering in Drayton? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Evening events in Drayton have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Drayton, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Drayton and the whole of Portsmouth
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:
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan seating near the food area
- Give traders a single information pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Larger pans for peak times.
Common questions in Drayton
What’s the nearest station to Drayton for guests?
The closest is Cosham station, roughly 1 mile away.
Is Drayton close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to Drayton?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Drayton and across Portsmouth. Send us your date to check availability.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Other catering in Drayton
- 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