Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Anthill Common
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Anthill Common: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Race days and sports events
- Charity and school events
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering in Anthill Common
Festival paella catering in Anthill Common, cooked live
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. For christmas and farmers’ markets and village fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella and more.
A fête near Anthill Common might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
For event organisers in Anthill Common
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Firm, level ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Anthill Common
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, events in Anthill Common stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Anthill Common
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Anthill Common, people book us for occasions like:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Agricultural and county shows
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Portchester station, about 4.6 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
- When final numbers are due
Running an event in Anthill Common
Anthill Common is about 3 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO7, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Anthill Common to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area. Local streets include Broad Lane, School Lane and Uplands Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Anthill Common, we also cover Denmead (1 mile south-east), Hambledon (1 mile north), Anmore (2 miles east), Wecock Farm (2 miles east) and Lovedean (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include Fox and Hounds pub (within half a mile south-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Anthill Common
Is Anthill Common too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Anthill Common close to London?
About 59 miles from central London.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
- 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