Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in North Hayling
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in North Hayling: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School and charity events
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering in North Hayling
About our festival paella catering in North Hayling
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. For county and country shows and school fairs and fundraisers, we will put together a menu of churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella for your guests.
At a fête or field event near North Hayling, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Why choose festival paella catering in North Hayling?
It copes with peak times, because it’s served from big pans.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- County and country shows
- Sports club events
- Open days and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
- Staff numbers and hours
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Plan seating near the food area
- Schedule crew meals
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For an evening event in North Hayling, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for North Hayling
How far is North Hayling from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to North Hayling for guests?
The closest is Warblington station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
For event organisers in North Hayling
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in North Hayling? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Fairs, fêtes and events in North Hayling
North Hayling is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in North Hayling and nearby villages. North Hayling is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Hayling College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in Eames Farm, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. The coast is within about 4 miles of North Hayling, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Festival paella catering in PO11 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Lane, St Peter's Road and St Peter's Avenue. Nearby, we also cater events in Northney (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile west), Warblington (1 mile north) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (1.5 miles north). Open spaces near North Hayling include Hayling Billy.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Towns and villages near North Hayling
Other catering in North Hayling
- 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