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Festival & event paella in Hambledon, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Hambledon. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Race days and sports events
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Book festival paella catering in Hambledon
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. For an evening event in Hambledon, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Festival paella catering in Hambledon, cooked live
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for seasonal markets and school and charity events.
Near Hambledon, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Where we can cook in Hambledon
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Common questions in Hambledon
How far is Hambledon from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Do you trade at school fairs around Hambledon?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your list.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Will there be long queues?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Places near Hambledon
What else we do in Hambledon
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hambledon? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan seating near the food area
We set up at the agreed time.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hambledon, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Events we cater in Hambledon
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hambledon:
- Charity and school events
- Village fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A paella pan draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
Paella compared with other options
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Hambledon and across Hampshire
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Running an event in Hambledon
Hambledon is about 4 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Hambledon, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Hambledon to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Hambledon Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Here we cover the PO7 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on High Street, West Street and The Maltings or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Anthill Common (1 mile south), Denmead (2 miles south-east), Anmore (3 miles south-east), Lovedean (3 miles south-east) and Wecock Farm (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (9 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles east). Not far away are Wether Down and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Vine pub (under half a mile north-east)
- 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