Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Forton events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Forton.
- Sports club events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Seasonal markets
Planning an event in Forton?
Your questions about festival paella catering in Forton
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Forton for guests?
Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
What documents can you send?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater in Forton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Forton. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Festival paella catering in Forton, made fresh on the day
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. We cook churros, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re often booked for school fairs and fundraisers and festivals.
Events near Forton are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Schedule crew meals
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Plan seating near the food area
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Larger pans for peak times.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Forton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Is live paella right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. 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
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Forton
More for events in Forton
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening events in Forton have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
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.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Forton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Event catering near Forton
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. From the centre of Forton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Forton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Forton to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like St Mary's Catholic Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1.5 miles away. The coast is within about 3 miles of Forton, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
We cater events across PO12 and PO13. That could mean an event in a garden on Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane. Close by, we cover events in Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Search (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Forton includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Forton include St Vincent College (within half a mile east) and Brune Park Community School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Trafalgar pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (2.5 miles south-east)
- 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