Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Golden Pot, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Golden Pot. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering near Golden Pot
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- The event’s site rules and timings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Golden Pot
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
About our festival paella catering in Golden Pot
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Golden Pot. We cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater crew, volunteer and VIP catering and community events and open days.
For a village fête or field event near Golden Pot, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Running an event in Golden Pot
Golden Pot is about 2 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. For an event in Golden Pot, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Golden Pot to Guildford (18 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Alton station is about 2.3 miles away.
Wherever your event is in GU34, we can cook for your guests. Close by, we cover events in Holybourne (2 miles south-east), Alton (2 miles south), Neatham (2 miles south-east), Upper Froyle (3 miles east) and Froyle (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles north-east), Petersfield (13 miles south) and Yateley (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3 miles south). Open spaces near Golden Pot include Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Pot pub (under half a mile north-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Golden Pot: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Golden Pot for guests?
Alton station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Golden Pot?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you need power?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For an evening event in Golden Pot, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Why choose festival paella catering in Golden Pot?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Country shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Community events and open days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as HSDC Alton, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Also near Golden Pot
More for events in Golden Pot
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Golden Pot? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or GU34 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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