Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Blendworth, Hampshire
Something 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 Blendworth.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Country shows
- Open days
Festival paella catering in Blendworth
How our festival paella catering works in Blendworth
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Typical bookings include race days and sports events and christmas and farmers’ markets, with vegan paella, seafood paella and churros.
Near Blendworth, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Blendworth
Blendworth is about 1 mile north-east of Horndean, in Hampshire. For an event in Blendworth, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Blendworth. Blendworth is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Rowlands Castle station is about 2.1 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Horndean Church of England Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 6 miles of Blendworth, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in PO8, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater events in Chalton (2 miles north-east), Forestside (3 miles east), West Marden (4 miles east), Buriton (4 miles north) and Weston (5 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Hedge End (14 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Windmill Hill.
- Local schools include Horndean Technology College (1 mile west)
- Local pubs include The Ship & Bell pub (under half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Blendworth
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Blendworth
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Your questions about festival paella catering in Blendworth
Is Blendworth close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will check availability.
Will there be long queues?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Places near Blendworth
What else we do in Blendworth
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Perfect for your event in Blendworth
It copes with peak times, because it is served from big pans.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Agricultural and county shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Seasonal markets
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.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Blendworth
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Blendworth, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For an evening event in Blendworth, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Why choose live paella in Blendworth?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price And The cost guide.
- 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