Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Great Shoddesden
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Great Shoddesden: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
- Country shows
Festival paella catering for Great Shoddesden events
Festival paella catering for your event in Great Shoddesden
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. On the menu are churros, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater community events and open days and charity and school events.
For a village fête or field event near Great Shoddesden, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Live paella or other catering?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Great Shoddesden hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Great Shoddesden and across Hampshire
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Book crew catering in advance
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How it 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. Evening events in Great Shoddesden have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Nearby places to Great Shoddesden
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Great Shoddesden questions
How far is Great Shoddesden from London?
About 68 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you trade at school fairs around Great Shoddesden?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
How quickly can you serve?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What affects the price in Great Shoddesden
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Event catering near Great Shoddesden
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. We bring festival paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Great Shoddesden and the surrounding area. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 24 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 4.9 miles south.
We cook at events all over SP11. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Not far away are Quarley Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
Why choose festival paella catering in Great Shoddesden?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Food and music festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days
- Seasonal markets
School fairs, for a school like Ludgershall Castle Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
- 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