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Festival & event paella in Foxcotte, Hampshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Foxcotte.
- Festivals
- Seasonal markets
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering for Foxcotte events
Festival paella catering for your event in Foxcotte
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. We are often asked to cater agricultural and county shows and summer fairs and fêtes, serving seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
At a field event near Foxcotte, power and water may be limited; 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.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
What affects the price in Foxcotte
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Foxcotte?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Foxcotte hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Who books festival paella catering in Foxcotte?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Harrow Way Community School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Foxcotte
Foxcotte is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Foxcotte and nearby villages. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 22 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.2 miles south-east. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Thomas, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Anywhere in SP10, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater events in Charlton (1 mile south-east), Penton Mewsey (1 mile west), Penton Grafton (1 mile west), Penton Corner (1 mile south-west) and Hatherden (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (13 miles south-east), Stanmore (14 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover Museum (1.7 miles south-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (0.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Portway Infant School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find White Hart Public House (0.9 miles west)
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer events in Foxcotte have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Foxcotte: your questions answered
Is Foxcotte close to London?
About 64 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Foxcotte for guests?
Andover station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
For event organisers in Foxcotte
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Nearby places to Foxcotte
What else we do in Foxcotte
- 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