Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Frostlane events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Frostlane: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering near Frostlane
Festival paella catering in Frostlane, cooked live
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Typical bookings include food and music festivals and school fairs and fundraisers, with seafood paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a village fête or field event near Frostlane, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Event catering near Frostlane
Frostlane is about 1 mile south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Frostlane, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Frostlane is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
School fairs, for a school like Waterside Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Running a fête for a church like St Anne? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 4 miles of Frostlane, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 4 miles of Frostlane, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cook at events all over the SO45 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hardley (1 mile south), Little Holbury (2 miles south), Holbury (2 miles south), Weston (2 miles north) and Roughdown (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (4 miles north) and Netley Castle (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Frostlane include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include Noadswood School (1.2 miles west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
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. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Frostlane and across Hampshire
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For an evening event in Frostlane, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Planning festival paella catering in Frostlane? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Frostlane
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Frostlane?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Frostlane too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
What else we do in Frostlane
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Frostlane? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Occasions we cook for in Frostlane
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Frostlane and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- School and charity events
- County and country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
For visitors coming by rail, Netley station is about 2.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
- 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