Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Hordle events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Hordle. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Festivals
- Seasonal markets
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering near Hordle
Festival paella catering in Hordle, cooked live
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Hordle. Popular choices include churros, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater music and food festivals and christmas and farmers’ markets.
In Hordle, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check allergen info is on display
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, events in Hordle stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:05pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your event?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Hordle hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Hordle and the whole of Hampshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Occasions we cook for in Hordle
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Charity and school events
- Country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hordle events: pitches and permissions
Hordle is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. From the centre of Hordle to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hordle to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, New Milton station is about 1.7 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 5 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
For festival paella catering in SO41, we plan around your venue. Whether your event is on Yerville Gardens, Acacia Road and Woodlands or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Downton (1 mile south), Leagreen (1 mile south), Ashley (1 mile west), Tiptoe (2 miles north) and New Milton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (9 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.4 miles west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.4 miles west). The countryside around Hordle includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include The Arnewood School (2 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting 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 else we do in Hordle
Common questions in Hordle
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Which station should guests use for Hordle?
The closest is New Milton station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Hordle.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cover Hordle?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hordle and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
- 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