Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in South Gorley, Hampshire
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across South Gorley and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Village fêtes
- School and charity events
- Festivals
Live festival paella catering in South Gorley
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Festival paella catering in South Gorley, cooked live
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. We cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater school fairs and fundraisers and agricultural and county shows.
For a village fête or field event near South Gorley, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Also in South Gorley
Perfect for your event in South Gorley
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Whatever you’re celebrating in South Gorley, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Open days
- Charity and school events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Festivals
Running a fête for a church like Church of the Holy Ascension? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Your questions about festival paella catering in South Gorley
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you trade at school fairs around South Gorley?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you need water?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or SP6 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Summer events in South Gorley have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:05pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in South Gorley, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Schedule crew meals
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Where we can cook in South Gorley
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Trader information and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Event catering near South Gorley
South Gorley is in Hampshire. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in South Gorley. South Gorley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from South Gorley to Southampton (16 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Hyde Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 6 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in SP6, we plan around your venue. If your venue is just outside South Gorley, we also cover Mockbeggar (1 mile south), Ibsley (1 mile south-west), Harbridge (1 mile west), Rockford (1 mile south) and Linwood (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.4 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (3.4 miles north). The countryside around South Gorley includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- 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