Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Cole Henley events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Cole Henley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering near Cole Henley
Festival paella catering in Cole Henley, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. We are frequently asked to cater school and charity events and open days and community events, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Cole Henley, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
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. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Event catering near Cole Henley
Cole Henley is about 7 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the RG28 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 20 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 1.4 miles away.
We cover events in every part of RG28. If your venue is just outside Cole Henley, we also cover Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles south), Freefolk (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles south), Wadwick (3 miles north-west) and St Mary Bourne (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (7 miles south-west), Tadley (10 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
Not far away are Ladle Hill.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Firm, level ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- The event’s site rules and timings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Cole Henley
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Questions from Cole Henley
Do you trade at school fairs around Cole Henley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Cole Henley from London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Cole Henley?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Plan seating near the food area
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
Send us the date, your venue or RG28 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Cole Henley
What else we do in Cole Henley
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Evening events in Cole Henley have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Hampshire, including Cole Henley
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
- 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