Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Hightown, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Hightown.
- Sports club events
- Seasonal markets
- Festivals
Festival paella catering for Hightown events
FAQs for Hightown
Is Hightown 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 cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements and we will respond.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Festival paella catering in Hightown, cooked live
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. For village fêtes and summer fairs and county and country shows, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
Rural events near Hightown can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Occasions we cook for in Hightown
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Hightown and Hampshire:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Open days and community events
- Sports clubs and race days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Running a fête for a church like St John the Baptist? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- When payment is due
Event catering near Hightown
Hightown is in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Hightown, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Ringwood Junior School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 4 miles of Hightown, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over BH24. Local streets include Ashley Close, Forestlake Avenue and Holmwood Garth; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Hightown for festival paella catering include Crow (1 mile south), Poulner (1 mile north), Ringwood (1 mile north-west), Upper Kingston (1 mile south-west) and Forest Corner (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (15 miles east) and Marchwood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Hightown includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Elm Tree Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Towns and villages near Hightown
Also in Hightown
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Evening events in Hightown have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hightown, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- The event’s site rules and timings
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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