Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Stanswood events
Looking for festival paella catering in Stanswood? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Music and food festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Open days and community events
Book festival paella catering in Stanswood
Questions from Stanswood
Can you cook near the sea around Stanswood?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
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 will follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you cover Stanswood?
We do. Stanswood is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Festival paella catering in Stanswood, cooked live
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. On the menu are churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for school fairs and fundraisers and VIP and hospitality areas.
Rural events near Stanswood can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Running an event in Stanswood
Stanswood is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Stanswood or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Stanswood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St George, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 5 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. With the sea within about 4 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Festival paella catering in SO45 is planned around your venue and timings. If your venue is just outside Stanswood, we also cover Sprat's Down (1 mile north), Calshot (1 mile north-east), Hillhead (1 mile north-east), Langley (1 mile west) and Blackfield (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north).
A little further out are Coldeast (5.4 miles north-east) and Calshot Castle (2 miles north-east). Not far away are Mill Hill and Mercury Marshes.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Occasions we cook for in Stanswood
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Country shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Open days and community events
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hamble station, about 4.8 miles north.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, events in Stanswood stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. 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.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Planning festival paella catering in Stanswood? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Plan seating near the food area
- Book crew catering in advance
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Stanswood
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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