Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Dunbridge
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Dunbridge: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Agricultural and county shows
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes
Live festival paella catering in Dunbridge
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Festival paella catering in Dunbridge, made fresh on the day
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. On the menu are churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for farmers’ and Christmas markets and school fairs and fundraisers.
At a field event near Dunbridge, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Working with your venue
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.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Nearby places to Dunbridge
More for events in Dunbridge
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. At midsummer, events in Dunbridge stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Dunbridge
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Dunbridge?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Dunbridge for guests?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, in Dunbridge itself.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Occasions we cook for in Dunbridge
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Whatever you are celebrating in Dunbridge, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Seasonal markets
- Country shows
- School and charity events
- Open days and community events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Awbridge Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
Dunbridge events: pitches and permissions
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. For an event in Dunbridge, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Dunbridge has its own station, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Andrew? A paella pan draws people in.
For festival paella catering in SO51, we plan around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Dunbridge, we cover Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (0.9 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Dunbridge, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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