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Festival Paella Catering for Peel Common events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Peel Common.
- Sports club events
- Open days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
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How our festival paella catering works in Peel Common
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Whether it is seasonal markets and county and country shows, we can cook vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Peel Common, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Peel Common
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Peel Common, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- County and country shows
- Open days and community events
- Sports club events
- Festivals
Running a fête for a church like Peel Common Mission Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Summer events in Peel Common have daylight until about 9:20pm 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.
- 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 clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Crew meals are served at set times.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Event catering near Peel Common
Peel Common is about 2 miles south of Fareham, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Peel Common, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Peel Common is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Peel Common Junior School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2 miles north. The coast is within about 6 miles of Peel Common, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cater events across PO14. From Woodcote Lane and Newgate Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Peel Common for festival paella catering include Crofton (1 mile west), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Elson (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Fareham Shopping Centre (2.1 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Peel Common include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bridgemary School (0.6 miles east) and Baycroft School (0.7 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Peel Common
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
FAQs for Peel Common
What’s the nearest station to Peel Common for guests?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Peel Common?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the details, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
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.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
- 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