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Festival Paella Catering in Widley
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 Widley.
- County and country shows
- Music and food festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
Book festival paella catering in Widley
For event organisers in Widley
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Festival paella catering in Widley, made fresh on the day
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. We are frequently asked to cater village fêtes and summer fairs and sports club events, with giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Rural events near Widley can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Widley: your questions answered
Is Widley close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you trade at school fairs around Widley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
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.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
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The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in Widley, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Paella compared with other options
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Widley and across Hampshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
What festival paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Who books festival paella catering in Widley?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Widley, people book us for occasions like:
- County and country shows
- Charity and school events
- Community events and open days
- Music and food festivals
School fairs, for a school like Purbrook Park School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
Widley events: pitches and permissions
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. Events in Widley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Cosham station, about 1.3 miles south-west. Running a fête for a church like Christ Church? A paella pan draws people in. With the sea within about 6 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Here we cover the PO7 and PO6 postcode area. From Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Widley, we also cover Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Solent Junior School (0.7 miles south-east) and Springfield School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find George Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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