Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Leagreen
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Leagreen.
- Race days and sports events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Country shows
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Festival paella catering in Leagreen, made fresh on the day
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. For open days and community events and village fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella and more.
Rural events near Leagreen can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Is live paella right for your event?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Leagreen and across Hampshire
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Leagreen questions
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you trade at school fairs around Leagreen?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
What affects the price in Leagreen
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Towns and villages near Leagreen
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Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Schedule crew meals
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening events in Leagreen have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Leagreen
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Leagreen? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Running an event in Leagreen
Leagreen is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Leagreen, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Leagreen to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is New Milton station, about 2.2 miles north-west. Within about 6 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
We cook at events all over SO41 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Downton (1 mile west), Hordle (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-west), New Milton (2 miles north-west) and Barton on Sea (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles north), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (10 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR.
- Schools near Leagreen include The Arnewood School (2.3 miles west)
- 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