Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Aldershot
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Aldershot and the surrounding area.
- Charity and school events
- Festivals
- Seasonal markets
Festival paella catering near Aldershot
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
About our festival paella catering in Aldershot
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s VIP and hospitality areas and open days and community events, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella.
A town like Aldershot has schools, churches, clubs and parks that run events through the year. A paella stall suits all of them. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in Aldershot, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
What else we do in Aldershot
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Aldershot questions
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Aldershot?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you cook in Princes Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you come to Aldershot?
We do. We cook at events in Aldershot and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Running an event in Aldershot
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Aldershot. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Aldershot station is in Aldershot itself. Events in parks such as Princes Gardens need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
We cook at events all over the GU11 and GU12 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, East Station Road and High Street. Main roads around Aldershot include the A323 and A325, which makes travel to your event easy. We also cook at events in Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Fleet Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Aldershot includes Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include All Hallows Catholic School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Prince Consort's Library (0.7 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.4 miles south-east)
Why choose festival paella catering in Aldershot?
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- School and charity events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- We cover Aldershot and the whole of Hampshire
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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