Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for North Baddesley events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across North Baddesley and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Open days
- Charity and school events
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering in North Baddesley
Event catering near North Baddesley
North Baddesley is about 2 miles south-east of Romsey, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in North Baddesley, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. North Baddesley is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
For visitors coming by rail, Romsey station is about 2.3 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as All Saints, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. The coast is within about 6 miles of North Baddesley, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO52, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Firgrove Close, Rosslyn Close and Upper Crescent Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Toothill (1 mile south-west), Chilworth Old Village (1 mile south-east), Ashfield (2 miles south-west), Romsey (2 miles north-west) and Rownhams (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (5 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (3 miles east) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include King Johns House (2.5 miles west) and Romsey Extra (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Mountbatten School (1.1 miles north-west)
Festival paella catering in North Baddesley, cooked live
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Whether it’s feeding crew and volunteers and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegan paella for your guests.
Around North Baddesley, a fête or summer fair suits a huge paella pan. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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’ll do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
How the day works
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. Summer events in North Baddesley 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 set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
What affects the price in North Baddesley
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about festival paella catering in North Baddesley
Is North Baddesley close to London?
About 69 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for North Baddesley?
Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
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, and we time it to your schedule.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What does festival paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Why choose festival paella catering in North Baddesley?
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Music and food festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as North Baddesley Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Where we can cook in North Baddesley
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- The event’s site rules and timings
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Live paella or other catering?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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