Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Harestock
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Harestock.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Open days and community events
- Charity and school events
Book festival paella catering in Harestock
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Summer events in Harestock have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Planning festival paella catering in Harestock? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About our festival paella catering in Harestock
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Harestock. Popular choices include seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for open days and race days and sports events.
In Harestock, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
What festival paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A level pitch on firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
Towns and villages near Harestock
Other catering in Harestock
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Perfect for your event in Harestock
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.2 miles south-east.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Common questions in Harestock
Is Harestock close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Harestock?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
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.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater in Harestock?
We do. Harestock is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements and we’ll respond.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Put all trader information in one pack
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Larger pans for peak times.
Event catering near Harestock
Harestock is about 2 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For an event in Harestock, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Harestock is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Harestock Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Saint Barnabas, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Wherever your event is in SO22, we can bring festival paella catering to you. From Kennel Lane, Burley Road and Stoney Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Littleton (1 mile north-west), Weeke (1 mile south), Abbotts Barton (1 mile south-east), Hyde (1 mile south-east) and Headbourne Worthy (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (11 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south), Hedge End (12 miles south) and Romsey (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.1 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Harestock include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Schools near Harestock include Henry Beaufort School (under half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Running Horse pub (1 mile north-west)
Paella compared with other options
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Harestock hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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