Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for East Meon events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in East Meon.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Seasonal markets
Planning an event in East Meon?
About our festival paella catering in East Meon
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. Whether it’s country shows and summer fairs and fêtes, we can cook giant-pan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
A fête near East Meon might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
Send us the date, your venue or GU32 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Evening events in East Meon have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
East Meon: your questions answered
Is East Meon too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for East Meon?
The closest is Petersfield station, roughly 4.1 miles away.
How much does festival paella catering cost in East Meon?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How quickly can you serve?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Community events around East Meon
East Meon is about 4 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in East Meon, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from East Meon to Southampton (17 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Petersfield station is about 4.1 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in GU32, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Chapel Street and Temple Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Clanfield (4 miles south), Catherington (5 miles south), Hambledon (5 miles south-west), Lovedean (6 miles south) and Horndean (6 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles west), Gosport (14 miles south), Havant (9 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles south-east) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4 miles east). Open spaces near East Meon include Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Paella compared with other options
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to 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