Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in East Stratton
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in East Stratton and across Hampshire.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Community events and open days
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering near East Stratton
Before you choose a spot
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
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About our festival paella catering in East Stratton
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. We are often asked to cater county and country shows and feeding crew and volunteers, with chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
Near East Stratton, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
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Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For an evening event in East Stratton, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about festival paella catering in East Stratton
Is East Stratton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to East Stratton for guests?
Micheldever station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
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 photo if you’re not sure.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How quickly can you serve?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Paella compared with other options
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Occasions we cook for in East Stratton
It brings theatre to the food court.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- Music and food festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 2.5 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
Running an event in East Stratton
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in East Stratton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from East Stratton to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close. Close by, we cover events in Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The Northbrook Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan seating near the food area
- Book crew catering in advance
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Extra pans for busy periods.
- 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