Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Woodlands, Hampshire
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Woodlands and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering in Woodlands
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Festival paella catering in Woodlands, made fresh on the day
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. For village fêtes and county and country shows, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a fête or field event near Woodlands, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Larger pans for peak times.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Evening events in Woodlands have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Nearby places to Woodlands
Other catering in Woodlands
Running an event in Woodlands
Woodlands is about 2 miles south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Across the SO40 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Bartley Village Hall? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the New Forest National Park, within about 3 miles of Woodlands, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of SO40. From Alpine Road, The Crescent and Hazel Grove or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Netley Marsh (1 mile north), Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-east), Bartley (1 mile north-west), Hounsdown (2 miles east) and Winsor (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find National Dairy Museum (1.5 miles east) and Ashurst Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The New Forest pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Occasions we cook for in Woodlands
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
In Woodlands and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Seasonal markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.9 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
What affects the price in Woodlands
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Woodlands
Do you come out to small places like Woodlands?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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