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Festival Paella Catering for Lyndhurst events
Looking for festival paella catering in Lyndhurst? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Open days and community events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- School fairs and fundraisers
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Event catering near Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst is about 4 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Lyndhurst or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Lyndhurst is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.4 miles north-east. Within about a mile is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the SO43 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, King's Close and Empress Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Emery Down (1 mile west), Ashurst (3 miles north-east), Balmerlawn (3 miles south), Colbury (4 miles north-east) and Brockenhurst (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (12 miles north-east), Totton (4 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east), Lymington (8 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (2.6 miles north-east) and National Dairy Museum (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Lyndhurst includes Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you’ll find Fox And Hounds Public House (within half a mile south)
Festival paella catering for your event in Lyndhurst
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. For school fairs and fundraisers and feeding crew and volunteers, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
Summer fairs around Lyndhurst are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Evening events in Lyndhurst have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Lyndhurst?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Lyndhurst hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Lyndhurst
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Also near Lyndhurst
Other catering in Lyndhurst
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Common questions in Lyndhurst
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Lyndhurst?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you cater 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 cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Larger pans for peak times.
- 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