Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Newbridge, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Newbridge. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Village fêtes
Live festival paella catering in Newbridge
Perfect for your event in Newbridge
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Community events and open days
- Food and music festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.9 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
How our festival paella catering works in Newbridge
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. On the menu are giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros, and we’re often booked for country shows and christmas and farmers’ markets.
At a field event near Newbridge, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Flat, firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Why choose live paella in Newbridge?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Hampshire, including Newbridge
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Running an event in Newbridge
Newbridge is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Newbridge will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Copythorne CofE Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 5 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO40, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Other places close to Newbridge for festival paella catering include Copythorne (1 mile south-east), Cadnam (1 mile south), Wittensford (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-east) and Bartley (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Summer events in Newbridge have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Newbridge
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.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Newbridge?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cater in Newbridge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Newbridge is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Also near Newbridge
Other catering in Newbridge
- 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