Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in North Stoneham
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in North Stoneham.
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
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Festival paella catering in North Stoneham, cooked live
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. For summer fairs and fêtes and seasonal markets, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros.
Near North Stoneham, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Towns and villages near North Stoneham
What else we do in North Stoneham
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Running an event in North Stoneham
North Stoneham is about 2 miles south-west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in North Stoneham, and we will plan the journey and set-up. North Stoneham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Southampton Airport Parkway station, about 0.8 miles south-east. If your event is in Lakeside Country Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. The coast is within about 4 miles of North Stoneham, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in SO50, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a home on Turnor Way and Stoneham Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to North Stoneham for festival paella catering include Swaythling (1 mile south), Bassett Green (1 mile south), Mansbridge (1 mile south-east), Eastleigh (2 miles north-east) and Boyatt Wood (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Totton (6 miles south-west), Hedge End (4 miles south-east) and Romsey (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Princess Anne Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around North Stoneham includes Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.6 miles south) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fleming Arms Public House (1 mile south)
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in North Stoneham, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, events in North Stoneham stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Larger pans for peak times.
Perfect for your event in North Stoneham
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in North Stoneham book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports clubs and race days
- Food and music festivals
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St. Nicolas' Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Paella compared with other options
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why North Stoneham hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price And The cost guide.
North Stoneham: your questions answered
How far is North Stoneham from London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Lakeside Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you cater in North Stoneham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including North Stoneham and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
- 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