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Festival Paella Catering for Hartley Mauditt events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Hartley Mauditt. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- County and country shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Charity and school events
Book festival paella catering in Hartley Mauditt
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Festival paella catering in Hartley Mauditt, cooked live
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. For school fairs and fundraisers and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
A fête near Hartley Mauditt might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
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What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Trader information and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Hartley Mauditt questions
Is Hartley Mauditt too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Hartley Mauditt for guests?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you need power?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Who books festival paella catering in Hartley Mauditt?
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Seasonal markets
- Food and music festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Open days and community events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Leonard's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hartley Mauditt
Hartley Mauditt is about 3 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Across the GU34 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Alton station, about 2.5 miles north-west.
For festival paella catering in GU34, we plan around your venue. We also cook at events in East Worldham (1 mile north), Oakhanger (2 miles east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles west), Farringdon (2 miles west) and Chawton (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and The Romany Museum (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Hartley Mauditt includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Hartley Mauditt, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; 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.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hartley Mauditt, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Why choose live paella in Hartley Mauditt?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
How we price festival paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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