Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Alverstoke, Hampshire
Looking for festival paella catering in Alverstoke? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Open days
- Country shows
Planning an event in Alverstoke?
Festival paella catering for your event in Alverstoke
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We’re frequently asked to cater race days and sports events and seasonal markets, with giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros.
For a village fête or field event near Alverstoke, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Common questions in Alverstoke
Is Alverstoke 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.
Do you trade at school fairs around Alverstoke?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Alverstoke.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cover Alverstoke?
We do. We cook at events in Alverstoke and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Also in Alverstoke
Occasions we cook for in Alverstoke
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Race days and sports events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
For visitors coming by rail, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 2.1 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How long the team stays
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Alverstoke and the whole of Hampshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Event catering near Alverstoke
Alverstoke is about 2 miles south of Gosport, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Alverstoke and nearby villages. Alverstoke is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Alverstoke Community Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Little Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events, and seafood paella sells well by the sea.
Anywhere in PO12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Lane, Fort Road and Church Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Clayhall (1 mile east), Haslar (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth Point (2 miles north-east) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Havant (9 miles north-east), Fareham (5 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (9 miles north-east) and Purbrook (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Southsea (2.5 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Alverstoke include Bay House School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Village Home pub (under half a mile north)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Put picnic tables near the traders
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening events in Alverstoke have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
What festival paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will 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