Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Hillstreet
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Hillstreet and across Hampshire.
- Charity and school events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Seasonal markets
Live festival paella catering in Hillstreet
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. At midsummer, events in Hillstreet stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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About our festival paella catering in Hillstreet
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. Typical bookings include VIP and hospitality areas and school and charity events, with seafood paella, churros and vegan paella.
A fête near Hillstreet might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Places near Hillstreet
What else we do in Hillstreet
Occasions we cook for in Hillstreet
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Open days and community events
- Sports club events
- Country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Anne's, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
For event organisers in Hillstreet
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hillstreet events: pitches and permissions
Hillstreet is about 2 miles north of Totton, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Hillstreet. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hillstreet to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Totton station, about 2.3 miles south-east. School fairs, for a school like Calmore Junior School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 6 miles of Hillstreet, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in SO40, we can cook for your guests. For events just outside Hillstreet, we cover Ower (1 mile west), Wigley (1 mile north-west), Totton (2 miles south), Winsor (2 miles south-west) and Netley Marsh (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (6 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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:
- Firm, level ground
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Hillstreet questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Hillstreet too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cover Hillstreet?
We do. We cook at events in Hillstreet and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Plan seating near the food area
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Hillstreet and the whole of Hampshire
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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