Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Wittensford, Hampshire
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Wittensford: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports club events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering near Wittensford
Wittensford questions
Is Wittensford 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.
What’s the nearest station to Wittensford for guests?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you do crew catering?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Festival paella catering in Wittensford, made fresh on the day
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. We are frequently asked to cater school and charity events and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, with seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
Near Wittensford, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Perfect for your event in Wittensford
It brings theatre to the food court.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes
- County and country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 3.8 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
For event organisers in Wittensford
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, events in Wittensford stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Planning festival paella catering in Wittensford? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against 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.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Wittensford
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Wittensford, and we will plan access and set-up. Wittensford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Wittensford to Southampton (9 miles away).
Within about 4 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in SO43, we plan around your venue. If your venue is just outside Wittensford, we also cover Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). Open spaces near Wittensford include Copythorne Common.
- Local pubs include Sir John Barleycorn Inn (0.5 miles east)
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Plan seating near the food area
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
More for events in Wittensford
What affects the price in Wittensford
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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