Isle of Wight · England
Festival Paella Catering for Forest Side events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Forest Side.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Food and music festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
Book festival paella catering in Forest Side
Festival paella catering in Forest Side, made fresh on the day
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. We are often asked to cater agricultural and county shows and village fêtes and summer fairs, with vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a field event near Forest Side, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Area
- Forest Side (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Paella compared with other options
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Perfect for your event in Forest Side
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Forest Side and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Race days and sports events
- Open days and community events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Events in parks such as Seaclose Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
Questions from Forest Side
Is Forest Side 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 run a stall at a school fair in Forest Side?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cover Forest Side?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Forest Side and the rest of the Isle of Wight. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, events in Forest Side stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Forest Side
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Schedule crew meals
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
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Event catering near Forest Side
Forest Side is about 1 mile north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Events in Forest Side are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Forest Side to Southampton (15 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St. Mary's Church? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Carisbrooke College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
For festival paella catering in PO30, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Forest Road and Gunville Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Forest Side, we also cover Hunny Hill (1 mile east), Parkhurst (1 mile north-east), Noke Common (1 mile north-east), Porchfield (2 miles north-west) and Locksgreen (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (1 mile east). Open spaces near Forest Side include Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Forest Side include Hunnyhill Primary School (0.7 miles east) and Island Innovation VI Form Campus (1.3 miles south-east)
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Forest Side is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we’ll plan the journey.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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