Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Shobley
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Shobley and across Hampshire.
- Country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days
Live festival paella catering in Shobley
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
About our festival paella catering in Shobley
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. We are frequently asked to cater VIP and hospitality areas and community events and open days, with vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a village fête or field event near Shobley, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Larger pans for peak times.
Event catering near Shobley
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Shobley. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Shobley to Southampton (16 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John the Baptist, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 3 miles of Shobley, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in BH24 is planned around your venue and your guests. For events just outside Shobley, we cover Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near Shobley include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Occasions we cook for in Shobley
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports clubs and race days
- Community events and open days
School fairs, for a school like Poulner Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What affects the price in Shobley
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Shobley questions
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Shobley?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Shobley?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Nearby places to Shobley
What else we do in Shobley
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. 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 Shobley hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Step by step
On the day, 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 we time everything to your schedule. Evening events in Shobley have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
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.
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