Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Abshot events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Abshot: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Charity and school events
- Open days
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering in Abshot
Festival paella catering in Abshot, cooked live
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That simplifies your food line-up. Whether it is VIP and hospitality areas and seasonal markets, we can cook giant-pan paella, churros and seafood paella.
A fête near Abshot might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Where we can cook in Abshot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Running an event in Abshot
Abshot is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Abshot and the surrounding area. Abshot is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Swanwick station is about 2 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Locks Heath Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 3 miles of Abshot, so for seaside events we plan a sheltered pitch, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Wherever your event is in PO14, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Abshot, we also cover Hook (1 mile west), Titchfield Common (1 mile north-east), Locks Heath (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile north-west) and Titchfield (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Community Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Nearby schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles north-west)
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Crew meals are served at set times.
Extra pans for busy periods.
What affects the price in Abshot
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, events in Abshot stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. 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 arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Abshot
It covers several diets with one trader.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Abshot, people book us for occasions like:
- Food and music festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days and community events
- VIP and hospitality areas
Running a fête for a church like St John? A paella pan draws people in.
Before booking anyone
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Abshot questions
Which station should guests use for Abshot?
The closest is Swanwick station, roughly 2 miles away.
Is Abshot close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Live paella or other catering?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Abshot and the whole of Hampshire
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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