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Festival & event paella in Arford, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Arford and the surrounding area.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Seasonal markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Festival paella catering for Arford events
Festival paella catering in Arford, made fresh on the day
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s school fairs and fundraisers and county and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegan paella and more.
A fête near Arford might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Common questions in Arford
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Arford?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
What does festival paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cover Arford?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Arford and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Nearby places to Arford
Also in Arford
Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. There is 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Arford
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Events we cater in Arford
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School fairs and fundraisers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.6 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, events in Arford stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Fairs, fêtes and events in Arford
Arford is about 6 miles south of Farnham, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Arford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Arford to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like The Holme Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Arford, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of the GU35 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Beech Hill Road, Arford Common and Headley Hill Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Headley (1 mile south-west), Headley Down (1 mile east), Lindford (1 mile west), Standford (1 mile south-west) and Wishanger Common (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north), Alton (7 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles south-west) and Yateley (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Arford includes Deadwater Valley and Gibbet Hill.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (1.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Holly Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How we price festival paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
- 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