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Festival & event paella in Tinkers Cross, Hampshire
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Tinkers Cross: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Open days
- Village fêtes
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering near Tinkers Cross
About our festival paella catering in Tinkers Cross
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We are often asked to cater crew, volunteer and VIP catering and food and music festivals, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
At a fête or field event near Tinkers Cross, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, events in Tinkers Cross stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:05pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Tinkers Cross, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tinkers Cross? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Tinkers Cross
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Tinkers Cross?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you come out to small places like Tinkers Cross?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Put all trader information in one pack
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Where we can cook in Tinkers Cross
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Access for unloading at set-up
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Nearby places to Tinkers Cross
Other catering in Tinkers Cross
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Event catering near Tinkers Cross
Tinkers Cross is in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Tinkers Cross or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Tinkers Cross is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Sandleheath Village Hall? A paella pan draws people in.
For festival paella catering in SP6, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Linguire Lane, Neave Road and Seton Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lower Burgate (1 mile east), Fordingbridge (1 mile south), Upper Burgate (1 mile north-east), Horseport (1 mile south-east) and Criddlestyle (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Inn (0.9 miles south)
Who books festival paella catering in Tinkers Cross?
It brings theatre to the food court.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Agricultural and county shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Fordingbridge Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
- 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