Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Ower
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Ower and the surrounding area.
- Music and food festivals
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Live festival paella catering in Ower
Occasions we cook for in Ower
Crew love a hot meal.
In Ower and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Sports club events
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Totton station is about 3 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- How bad weather is handled
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
About our festival paella catering in Ower
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Typical bookings include county and country shows and school fairs and fundraisers, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Ower, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Also near Ower
What else we do in Ower
Running an event in Ower
Ower is about 2 miles north-west of Totton, in Hampshire. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Ower. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 6 miles of Ower, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of the SO51 postcode area. From Romsey Road and Salisbury Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wigley (1 mile north), Hillstreet (1 mile east), Copythorne (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-west) and Newbridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south) and Romsey (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south) and Eling Experience (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Ower includes Copythorne Common.
- Local facilities include Romsey Extra (2.7 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why choose live paella in Ower?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Ower
What’s the nearest station to Ower for guests?
The closest is Totton station, roughly 3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Ower?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For an evening event in Ower, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm 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 set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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