Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Hyde, Hampshire
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hyde and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Music and food festivals
- Charity and school events
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering for Hyde events
About our festival paella catering in Hyde
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and churros, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and summer fairs and farmers’ and Christmas markets.
For events in a place like Hyde, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. Paella does exactly that. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
Hyde events: pitches and permissions
Hyde is about 1 mile north of Winchester, in Hampshire. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Hyde. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
If your event is in St. Cross Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, Hyde has its own station, Winchester station.
Anywhere in SO23, SO22 and SO20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Elm Road, Swan Lane and City Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at events in Abbotts Barton (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile south), Weeke (1 mile west), Highcliffe (1 mile south-east) and Bar End (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (7 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Winchester Castle (0.6 miles south-west) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Hyde includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Peter Symonds College (less than half a mile west) and Leigh House Hospital (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The King Alfred pub (less than half a mile south-east)
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Summer events in Hyde have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Provide seating near the food
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Larger pans for peak times.
Hyde: your questions answered
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Hyde?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Hyde for guests?
Hyde has its own station: Winchester station.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Occasions we cook for in Hyde
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Hyde book us for occasions like:
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
- Food and music festivals
- Open days and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Bartholomew's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
- 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