Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Egypt, Hampshire
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Egypt: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Food and music festivals
Planning an event in Egypt?
Fairs, fêtes and events in Egypt
Egypt is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Egypt, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Egypt is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Egypt to Southampton (17 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Ebenezer Methodist Chapel, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
We cook at events all over SO21. Local streets include Alexandria Road and Stockbridge Road East; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Egypt, we cover Sutton Scotney (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east), Stoke Charity (1 mile south-east), Barton Stacey (2 miles north-west) and South Wonston (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find Coach And Horses pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Festival paella catering in Egypt, made fresh on the day
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. For feeding crew and volunteers and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella for your guests.
At a fête or field event near Egypt, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Summer events in Egypt have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Egypt?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Hampshire, including Egypt
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Other catering in Egypt
Egypt questions
How far is Egypt from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Egypt?
Micheldever station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Larger pans for peak times.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Events we cater in Egypt
It brings theatre to the food court.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Seasonal markets
- Charity and school events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Music and food festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Micheldever station is about 3.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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