Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for The Hummicks events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in The Hummicks.
- Music and food festivals
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering for The Hummicks events
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Festival paella catering in The Hummicks, cooked live
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Whether it is sports club events and country shows, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
At a fête or field event near The Hummicks, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Places near The Hummicks
Other catering in The Hummicks
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Firm, level ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evening events in The Hummicks have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in The Hummicks
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in The Hummicks will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Beaulieu Village Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about a mile is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in SO42, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Schools near The Hummicks include The New Forest Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Montagu Arms (0.9 miles west)
The Hummicks: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for The Hummicks?
The closest is Beaulieu Road station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around The Hummicks?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cover The Hummicks?
We do. The Hummicks is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Will there be long queues?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
Why choose live paella in The Hummicks?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Catering across Hampshire, including The Hummicks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
What affects the price in The Hummicks
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in The Hummicks
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.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Provide seating near the food
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Occasions we cook for in The Hummicks
It handles peak times well, because it’s served from big pans.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in The Hummicks book us for occasions like:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports club events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School and charity events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- 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