Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Priddy's Hard events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Priddy's Hard and the surrounding area.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering in Priddy's Hard
Running an event in Priddy's Hard
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Priddy's Hard, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Priddy's Hard is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Priddy's Hard to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1 mile south-east. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO12, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Priddy's Hard for festival paella catering include Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Southsea (2.2 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Elson Junior School (0.9 miles north-west) and Brune Park Community School (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Windsor Castle pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Festival paella catering for your event in Priddy's Hard
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Priddy's Hard. For farmers’ and Christmas markets and VIP and hospitality areas, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella for your guests.
Rural events near Priddy's Hard can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
What affects the price in Priddy's Hard
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
How the day works
Serving is fast: 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 Priddy's Hard have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO12 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Priddy's Hard
Is Priddy's Hard close to London?
About 65 miles from central London.
Do you trade at school fairs around Priddy's Hard?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Events we cater in Priddy's Hard
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Priddy's Hard book us for events such as:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- County and country shows
- Food and music festivals
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Vincent College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Towns and villages near Priddy's Hard
What else we do in Priddy's Hard
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Access for unloading at set-up
- The event’s site rules and timings
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Schedule crew meals
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
- 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