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Festival & event paella in Charlwood, Hampshire
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Charlwood: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Book festival paella catering in Charlwood
Festival paella catering in Charlwood, made fresh on the day
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. For sports club events and school and charity events, we’ll put together a menu of giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Charlwood, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Nearby places to Charlwood
Other catering in Charlwood
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Summer events in Charlwood have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Event catering near Charlwood
Charlwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SO24 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Within about 7 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over the SO24 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Monkwood (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Ropley (2 miles west) and West Tisted (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
Perfect for your event in Charlwood
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Whatever you are celebrating in Charlwood, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Music and food festivals
- Community events and open days
- Agricultural and county shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Monkwood Mission Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Common questions in Charlwood
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 far is Charlwood from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater in Charlwood?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Charlwood and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Charlwood?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What festival paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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