Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Roughdown, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Roughdown. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Open days
- Village fêtes
- Food and music festivals
Book festival paella catering in Roughdown
What affects the price in Roughdown
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Festival paella catering in Roughdown, made fresh on the day
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Typical bookings include country shows and sports clubs and race days, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella.
A fête near Roughdown might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Community events around Roughdown
Roughdown is about 3 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Roughdown. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Roughdown to Southampton (7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Netley station, about 4.3 miles north-east. Running a fête for a church like The Good Shepherd? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 3 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 5 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cook at events all over the SO45 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Roughdown for festival paella catering include Holbury (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile east), Little Holbury (1 mile north), Langley (1 mile south-east) and Hardley (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.9 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.5 miles east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Roughdown include The New Forest Academy (1.2 miles north)
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For an evening event in Roughdown, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for 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.
Planning help
Why choose festival paella catering in Roughdown?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Roughdown, people book us for occasions like:
- County and country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- Open days
School fairs, for a school like Blackfield Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Common questions in Roughdown
Can you cook near the sea around Roughdown?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Which station should guests use for Roughdown?
Netley station, about 4.3 miles north-east of the centre.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
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.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list and we’ll respond.
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Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Larger pans for peak times.
- 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