Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Stone, Hampshire
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Stone and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering near Stone
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, events in Stone stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Stone, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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About our festival paella catering in Stone
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. We cook churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater summer fairs and fêtes and school and charity events.
For a village fête or field event near Stone, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
FAQs for Stone
Can you cook near the sea around Stone?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What documents can you send?
Share your trader requirements.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Running an event in Stone
Stone is about 3 miles north-west of Cowes, in Hampshire. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Stone. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 5 miles of Stone, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements. The coast is within about 4 miles of Stone, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO45, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in Gurnard (3 miles south-east), Cowes (3 miles south-east), Rew Street (4 miles south), Northwood (4 miles south-east) and Great Thorness (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north), Fareham (8 miles north-east), Totton (11 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Calshot Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Mill Hill.
What festival paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
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Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Stone
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Events we cater in Stone
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Village fêtes
- Community events and open days
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports clubs and race days
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Francis, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
- 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