Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Chute Forest, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Chute Forest.
- Festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Book festival paella catering in Chute Forest
Occasions we cook for in Chute Forest
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- School and charity events
- Sports clubs and race days
- Agricultural and county shows
Running a fête for a church like St Mary's Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Festival paella catering for your event in Chute Forest
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Whether it is food and music festivals and VIP and hospitality areas, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella for your guests.
At a field event near Chute Forest, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Questions from Chute Forest
How far is Chute Forest from London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Chute Forest?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Provide seating near the food
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Book crew catering in advance
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Chute Forest events: pitches and permissions
Chute Forest is about 5 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we can cook for your guests. Chute Forest is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Andover station is about 4.6 miles away.
For festival paella catering in SP11, we plan around your venue and timings. We also cook at events in Tangley (1 mile north-east), Clanville (1 mile south-east), Upper Chute (2 miles north-west), Redenham (2 miles south) and Appleshaw (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Andover (5 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles west), Ludgershall (3 miles west), Whitchurch (10 miles east), East Anton (5 miles south-east) and Overton (13 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include Hatchet Inn (0.9 miles north)
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening events in Chute Forest have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Chute Forest?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Chute Forest hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Hampshire, including Chute Forest
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Where we can cook in Chute Forest
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Trader information and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chute Forest
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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