Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for West Town events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in West Town and across Hampshire.
- Community events and open days
- Country shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
Live festival paella catering in West Town
About our festival paella catering in West Town
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around West Town. Whether it is crew, volunteer and VIP catering and charity and school events, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
For events in a place like West Town, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. Paella does exactly that. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
West Town events: pitches and permissions
West Town is about 1 mile west of South Hayling, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the PO11 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Fratton station, about 3.8 miles west. With the sea within about a mile, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
For festival paella catering in PO11, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on West Lane, Beach Road and Bacon Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to West Town for festival paella catering include South Hayling (1 mile east), Tourner Bury (1 mile east), Stoke (2 miles north), Tye (2 miles north-east) and North Hayling (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (7 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (10 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastney Beam Engine House (2.5 miles west) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The Kench.
- Local schools include The Hayling College (0.7 miles north-east) and The Hayling College (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Newton House Hotel (less than half a mile north)
Who books festival paella catering in West Town?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
In West Town and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Mengham Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For event organisers in West Town
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Plan seating near the food area
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
How we price festival paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
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
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
FAQs for West Town
Is West Town close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around West Town?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
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How the day 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. Summer events in West Town have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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- 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