Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Purbrook Heath, Hampshire
Looking for festival paella catering in Purbrook Heath? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Open days and community events
- Festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Live festival paella catering in Purbrook Heath
About our festival paella catering in Purbrook Heath
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, churros and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for county and country shows and open days and community events.
For a village fête or field event near Purbrook Heath, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening events in Purbrook Heath have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book 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.
Where we can cook in Purbrook Heath
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Trader information and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Purbrook Heath questions
Is Purbrook Heath close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Purbrook Heath for guests?
The closest is Cosham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Purbrook Heath events: pitches and permissions
Purbrook Heath is about 1 mile west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO7, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Purbrook Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Purbrook Junior School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Cosham station, about 1.9 miles south.
We cover events in every part of PO7 and the streets around it. Local streets include Newlands Lane and Purbrook Heath Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Purbrook Heath, we cover Widley (1 mile south), Purbrook (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile north-east), Furzeley Corner (2 miles north) and Drayton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Hedge End (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Purbrook Heath includes Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Purbrook Park School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include George Inn (1 mile south)
- 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