Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Bagmore
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Bagmore.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- County and country shows
- Open days
Live festival paella catering in Bagmore
Festival paella catering in Bagmore, made fresh on the day
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. Popular choices include vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for agricultural and county shows and seasonal markets.
Rural events near Bagmore can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
Events we cater in Bagmore
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Food and music festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- Seasonal markets
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Alton station, about 4.9 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
What affects the price in Bagmore
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
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.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day typically runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, events in Bagmore stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Bagmore
Do you come out to small places like Bagmore?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Bagmore close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
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.
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. 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.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Bagmore and across Hampshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Also in Bagmore
Community events around Bagmore
Bagmore is about 5 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Bagmore to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Bagmore is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Bagmore to Reading (18 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St. Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Anywhere in RG25, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Bagmore, we also cover Southrope (1 mile east), Burkham (1 mile south-west), Shalden Green (2 miles east), Bradley (3 miles south-west) and Bentworth (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles east) and Alton (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Bagmore includes Farleigh Hill.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Schedule crew meals
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
- 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