Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Netley events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Netley: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports clubs and race days
Planning an event in Netley?
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Netley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Festival paella catering in Netley, made fresh on the day
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Typical bookings include village fêtes and open days, serving vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
For events in a place like Netley, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. A paella stall does that. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Towns and villages near Netley
More for events in Netley
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Hampshire, including Netley
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Netley
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Event catering near Netley
Netley is about 3 miles north-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Netley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For visitors coming by rail, Netley has its own station, Netley station. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Edward the Confessor, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 7 miles of Netley, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 2 miles of Netley, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
Anywhere in SO31, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, The Crescent and Hunt Avenue. Nearby, we also cater events in Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-east), Hound (1 mile south-east), Weston (1 mile north-west), Old Netley (1 mile north-east) and Lowford (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east) and Totton (8 miles west).
A little further out are Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2.5 miles east) and Coldeast (2.8 miles east). Open spaces near Netley include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Netley include The Hamble School (0.9 miles east) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile north)
- Nearby, you will find Prince Consort Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening events in Netley have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Netley questions
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Netley?
Netley has its own station: Netley station.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put all trader information in one pack
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
- 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