Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Forest Corner
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Forest Corner.
- Sports clubs and race days
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering for Forest Corner events
Festival paella catering in Forest Corner, cooked live
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Typical bookings include village fêtes and agricultural and county shows, serving seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a field event near Forest Corner, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Summer events in Forest Corner have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:05pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Schedule crew meals
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Also in Forest Corner
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
FAQs for Forest Corner
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Forest Corner?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you come out to small places like Forest Corner?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we are available.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why choose festival paella catering in Forest Corner?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Sports club events
- Charity and school events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Food and music festivals
Running a fête for a church like St John the Baptist? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Community events around Forest Corner
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Forest Corner, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Poulner Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 3 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in BH24, we can cook for your guests. From Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Forest Corner includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Forest Corner include Ringwood School Academy (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The London Tavern (0.9 miles west)
- 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