Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Highcliffe events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Highcliffe and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Community events and open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering near Highcliffe
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Extra pans for busy periods.
How our festival paella catering works in Highcliffe
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Typical bookings include seasonal markets and charity and school events, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Around Highcliffe, a fête or summer fair suits a giant paella pan. Send us the pitch and access details. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Places near Highcliffe
Also in Highcliffe
Running an event in Highcliffe
Highcliffe is about 1 mile east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Highcliffe and the surrounding area. Highcliffe is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Highcliffe to Southampton (10 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like All Saints? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like All Saints Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Here we cover the SO23, SO21 and SO20 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Moss Road, Vale Road and Domum Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Highcliffe sits on or near the M3 and A31, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Close by, we cover events in Bar End (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile south-west) and Abbotts Barton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include St John's Rooms And Chapel (under half a mile north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (under half a mile west). Not far away are Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Nearby schools include Leigh House Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Peter Symonds College (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Heart in Hand pub (within half a mile south-west)
What festival paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Highcliffe, and we will put together a menu and price.
Why choose festival paella catering in Highcliffe?
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Community events and open days
If your event is in St. Cross Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Hampshire, including Highcliffe
- Drinks service on request
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Highcliffe questions
Can you cook in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Highcliffe?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Do you come to Highcliffe?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Highcliffe. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Flat, firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evening events in Highcliffe have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
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, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
- 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