Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Hiltingbury
Planning festival paella catering in Hiltingbury? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Music and food festivals
- Seasonal markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Planning an event in Hiltingbury?
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Provide seating near the food
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Book crew catering in advance
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Festival paella catering in Hiltingbury, made fresh on the day
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Typical bookings include VIP and hospitality areas and seasonal markets, serving seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In Hiltingbury, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Hiltingbury and the whole of Hampshire
- Fast service from the pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Hiltingbury
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Also near Hiltingbury
Also in Hiltingbury
Why choose festival paella catering in Hiltingbury?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Hiltingbury:
- Community events and open days
- Sports club events
- Country shows
- Food and music festivals
School fairs, for a school like Hiltingbury Junior School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
Community events around Hiltingbury
Hiltingbury is about 1 mile north of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Events in Hiltingbury are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Hiltingbury is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Hiltingbury to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St. Martin in the Woods? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Chandlers Ford station is about 1 mile away.
We cater events across SO53, SO52 and SO51. Streets in the area include Pine Road, Beech Road and Common Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Hiltingbury, we cover Chandler's Ford (1 mile south), Allbrook (1 mile south-east), Boyatt Wood (2 miles south-east), Highbridge (2 miles east) and Lord's Wood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (5 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Romsey Community Hospital (4.2 miles west). Open spaces near Hiltingbury include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Thornden School (0.9 miles east) and Thornden School (1 mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Hiltingbury? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Hiltingbury: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Hiltingbury for guests?
Chandlers Ford station, about 1 mile south of the centre.
Is Hiltingbury close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you come to Hiltingbury?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Hiltingbury and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
The process
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Summer events in Hiltingbury have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SO53 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning festival paella catering in Hiltingbury? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in 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