Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Upper Burgate, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Upper Burgate.
- Open days
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering for Upper Burgate events
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Festival paella catering in Upper Burgate, made fresh on the day
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for country shows and crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
At a field event near Upper Burgate, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
How it works
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 Upper Burgate stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:05pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Upper Burgate questions
Is Upper Burgate too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Upper Burgate?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What paperwork do you provide?
Share your trader requirements and we will respond.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Who books festival paella catering in Upper Burgate?
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Upper Burgate, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Sports club events
- Country shows
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
School fairs, for a school like The Burgate School and Sixth Form, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We set up at the agreed time.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Running an event in Upper Burgate
Upper Burgate is in Hampshire. From the centre of Upper Burgate to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Upper Burgate is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Upper Burgate to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Woodgreen Methodist Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Anywhere in SP6, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Salisbury Road and Fryern Court Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Upper Burgate, we also cover Lower Burgate (1 mile south), Breamore (1 mile north), Tinkers Cross (1 mile south-west), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upper Street (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south), Ringwood (7 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fordingbridge Museum (1.3 miles south) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.8 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bat and Ball pub (0.9 miles north)
- 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