Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Greatham, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Greatham. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Food and music festivals
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering in Greatham
About our festival paella catering in Greatham
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Typical bookings include food and music festivals and county and country shows, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
Rural events near Greatham can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Greatham events: pitches and permissions
Greatham is about 5 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Greatham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Greatham to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Greatham Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Liss station is about 2 miles away. Within about 6 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in GU33, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Longmoor Road, Wolfmere Lane and Todmore or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Longmoor (1 mile east), Woolmer (1 mile north), Liss Forest (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north) and The Mint (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Nearby places to Greatham
Other catering in Greatham
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Live paella or other catering?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Greatham and across Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Perfect for your event in Greatham
Crew love a hot meal.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
- Open days and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Give traders a single information pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We set up at the agreed time.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Greatham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Common questions in Greatham
Do you come out to small places like Greatham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Greatham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What does festival paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening events in Greatham have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Greatham, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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