Isle of Wight · England
Festival Paella Catering in Dunsbury
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Dunsbury and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Country shows
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering in Dunsbury
Festival paella catering in Dunsbury, made fresh on the day
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. We are frequently asked to cater summer fairs and fêtes and community events and open days, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
At a fête or field event near Dunsbury, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
- Area
- Dunsbury (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening events in Dunsbury have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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How we price festival paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Dunsbury
Other catering in Dunsbury
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Schedule crew meals
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Put all trader information in one pack
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Dunsbury
Dunsbury is about 7 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Across the PO30 area, we can cook for your guests. Dunsbury is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
The coast is within about 4 miles of Dunsbury, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Festival paella catering in PO30 is planned around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Dunsbury, we also cover Brook (1 mile south), Hulverstone (1 mile south-east), Brookgreen (1 mile south-east), Shalcombe (1 mile north-east) and Chilton Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (7 miles north-east), Ryde (14 miles east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (13 miles east), Shanklin (12 miles east) and Ventnor (12 miles east). If your event is somewhere remote, tell us early so we can plan the journey.
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Calbourne Water Mill And Rural Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Westover Down.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Firm, level ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Dunsbury is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Questions from Dunsbury
Is Dunsbury too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Dunsbury?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What paperwork do you provide?
Share your trader requirements.
Perfect for your event in Dunsbury
One trader, many diets.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Dunsbury:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School and charity events
- Festivals
- Open days
Running a fête for a church like St. Mary's Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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