Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Old Netley events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Old Netley: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Book festival paella catering in Old Netley
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
About our festival paella catering in Old Netley
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. For sports clubs and race days and charity and school events, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella and more.
At a field event near Old Netley, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, events in Old Netley stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Why choose live paella in Old Netley?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Old Netley
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Old Netley events: pitches and permissions
Old Netley is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Old Netley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Events in parks such as Westwood Woodland Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. School fairs, for a school like Bursledon Church of England Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 8 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules. The coast is within about 3 miles of Old Netley, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in SO31, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Darlee Gate, Green Lane and Cranbury Gardens or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Old Netley, we also cover Lowford (1 mile north-east), Bursledon (1 mile east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
A little further out are Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Old Netley include Netley Common.
- Schools near Old Netley include Oasis Academy Mayfield (0.9 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include The Linden Tree pub (within half a mile east)
What else we do in Old Netley
Why choose festival paella catering in Old Netley?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Race days and sports events
- Open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Festivals
Running a fête for a church like St Paul’s Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
What affects the price in Old Netley
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Old Netley: your questions answered
Do you trade at school fairs around Old Netley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you come to Old Netley?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Old Netley and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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