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Festival & event paella in Gosport, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Gosport and across Hampshire.
- Charity and school events
- Festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
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Festival paella catering for your event in Gosport
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That simplifies your food line-up. Typical bookings include festivals and summer fairs and fêtes, serving giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Near Gosport, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Perfect for your event in Gosport
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Open days and community events
School fairs, for a school like Ampfield Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Running an event in Gosport
Gosport is about 2 miles east of Romsey, in Hampshire. From the centre of Gosport to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Gosport to Southampton (6 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mark, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Chandlers Ford station is about 2.6 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ampfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (2.9 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles west). Not far away are Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Gosport include The Mountbatten School (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find White Horse Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Flat, firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Your questions about festival paella catering in Gosport
What’s the nearest station to Gosport for guests?
The closest is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Gosport?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. For an evening event in Gosport, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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