Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Durford Wood, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Durford Wood.
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering for Durford Wood events
Festival paella catering in Durford Wood, cooked live
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Whether it is farmers’ and Christmas markets and summer fairs and fêtes, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
A fête near Durford Wood might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
How we price festival paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, events in Durford Wood stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Durford Wood events: pitches and permissions
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Durford Wood and nearby villages. Durford Wood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Durford Wood to Guildford (20 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Liss station is about 1 mile away. School fairs, for a school like Liss Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 3 miles of Durford Wood, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in GU33 and GU31, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at events in West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Durford Wood includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Nearby, you’ll find Whistle Stop pub (0.9 miles north)
Questions from Durford Wood
Do you come out to small places like Durford Wood?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Durford Wood?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Durford Wood hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Also near Durford Wood
More for events in Durford Wood
Why choose festival paella catering in Durford Wood?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
- 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