Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Grateley, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Grateley.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering near Grateley
How our festival paella catering works in Grateley
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. For school fairs and fundraisers and sports club events, we can cook seafood paella, churros and vegan paella for your guests.
Near Grateley, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Provide seating near the food
- Book crew catering in advance
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Summer events in Grateley 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. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Community events around Grateley
Grateley is about 6 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Grateley, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Grateley to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Leonard? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Grateley Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cook at events all over SP11 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Hawthorne Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. For events just outside Grateley, we cover Palestine (1 mile south-west), Quarley (1 mile north), Fox (1 mile north-east), Amport (2 miles north-east) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (6 miles north-east), Romsey (14 miles south-east), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (under half a mile south-east)
More for events in Grateley
Occasions we cook for in Grateley
It covers several diets with one trader.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Grateley, people book us for events such as:
- County and country shows
- Open days and community events
- Festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
For visitors coming by rail, Grateley station is about 0.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
How we price festival paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The courses you’d like
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Grateley questions
Do you come out to small places like Grateley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Grateley close to London?
About 69 miles from central London.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send us your list.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we are available.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- 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