Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Tye events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Tye.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering in Tye
How our festival paella catering works in Tye
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Typical bookings include community events and open days and farmers’ and Christmas markets, with seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
A fête near Tye might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening events in Tye have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Events we cater in Tye
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Tye, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
- School and charity events
- Sports club events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
What festival paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Towns and villages near Tye
Other catering in Tye
Your questions about festival paella catering in Tye
How far is Tye from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in Eames Farm?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Community events around Tye
Tye is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Tye, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Tye is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Tye to Southampton (20 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Mill Rythe Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Emsworth station, about 2.6 miles north. The coast is within about 3 miles of Tye, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
We cook at events all over PO11. From Gutner Lane and Copse Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Tye, we also cover North Hayling (1 mile north), Northney (1 mile north), Stoke (1 mile west), Thorney Island (1 mile north-east) and Warblington (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (11 miles west), Horndean (7 miles north), Waterlooville (6 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles north-west) and Emsworth Museum (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Tye include Hayling Billy.
- Schools near Tye include The Hayling College (1.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Maypole pub (1 mile south-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Where we can cook in Tye
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A level pitch on firm ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Tye
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Why choose live paella in Tye?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
- 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