Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Chilbolton events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Chilbolton.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Village fêtes
Planning an event in Chilbolton?
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Festival paella catering in Chilbolton, made fresh on the day
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. Typical bookings include seasonal markets and sports club events, with giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
At a field event near Chilbolton, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Should I cook it myself?
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For an evening event in Chilbolton, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Chilbolton, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chilbolton events: pitches and permissions
Chilbolton is about 4 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Chilbolton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Chilbolton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Events in parks such as Longstock Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. School fairs, for a school like Wherwell Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cater events across SO20 and the streets around it. Local streets include Station Road, Test Rise and Drove Hill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cottonworth (1 mile west), Wherwell (1 mile north), Fullerton (1 mile west), Leckford (2 miles south-west) and Wherwell Wood (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (4 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-west). The countryside around Chilbolton includes Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Abbots Mitre pub (within half a mile north)
What affects the price in Chilbolton
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Common questions in Chilbolton
Do you trade at school fairs around Chilbolton?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How far is Chilbolton from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Occasions we cook for in Chilbolton
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Race days and sports events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary the Less, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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’ll work to it.
- 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