Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in East Cholderton, Hampshire
Looking for festival paella catering in East Cholderton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Planning an event in East Cholderton?
About our festival paella catering in East Cholderton
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. We’re frequently asked to cater festivals and charity and school events, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
A fête near East Cholderton might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
How we price festival paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in East Cholderton? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
FAQs for East Cholderton
Do you trade at school fairs around East Cholderton?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is East Cholderton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Also near East Cholderton
What else we do in East Cholderton
Running an event in East Cholderton
East Cholderton is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around East Cholderton and the surrounding area. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from East Cholderton to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Amport Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in SP11, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside East Cholderton, we also cover Mullenspond (1 mile north), Thruxton (1 mile north-west), Fyfield (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why East Cholderton hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Why choose festival paella catering in East Cholderton?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In East Cholderton, people book us for occasions like:
- Charity and school events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Festivals
- Open days
For visitors coming by rail, Grateley station is about 3.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Provide seating near the food
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Flat, firm ground
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For an evening event in East Cholderton, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
- 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