Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Dumpford
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Dumpford and the surrounding area.
- Festivals
- Open days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering near Dumpford
How our festival paella catering works in Dumpford
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Whether it is feeding crew and volunteers and sports clubs and race days, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Dumpford, 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, never made in advance and reheated.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check allergen info is on display
- Give traders a single information pack
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Dumpford questions
Do you come out to small places like Dumpford?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Dumpford from London?
About 47 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening events in Dumpford have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose festival paella catering in Dumpford?
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- School and charity events
- Music and food festivals
- Community events and open days
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Liss station is about 4.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
Places near Dumpford
More for events in Dumpford
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What affects the price in Dumpford
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Dumpford hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Dumpford and across Hampshire
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Fairs, fêtes and events in Dumpford
Dumpford is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Dumpford. Dumpford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Dumpford to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St George's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of Dumpford, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in GU31 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Terwick Lane, Mill Lane and Trotton Road. Nearby, we also cater events in Trotton (1 mile north-east), Elsted Marsh (1 mile south), Ingrams Green (1 mile south-east), Elsted (2 miles south-west) and Nyewood (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (11 miles south-west), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (13 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Midhurst Museum (3.5 miles east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Keeper's Arms Public House (0.5 miles east)
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
- 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