Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Hatherden events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Hatherden. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Planning an event in Hatherden?
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check allergen info is on display
We set up at the agreed time.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
How our festival paella catering works in Hatherden
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. Typical bookings include charity and school events and county and country shows, with vegan paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a field event near Hatherden, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
For event organisers in Hatherden
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Places near Hatherden
Other catering in Hatherden
Questions from Hatherden
Do you come out to small places like Hatherden?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Hatherden?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Where we can cook in Hatherden
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Hatherden hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hatherden, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hatherden
Hatherden is about 3 miles north of Andover, in Hampshire. For an event in Hatherden, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Hatherden is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hatherden to Southampton (24 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Christchurch, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Andover station is about 2.9 miles away.
For festival paella catering in SP11, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Hatherden Lane, The Close and Hatchet Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Hatherden for festival paella catering include Clanville (1 mile west), Foxcotte (2 miles south), Tangley (2 miles north-west), Penton Mewsey (2 miles south-west) and Charlton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Andover (3 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles west), Weeke (15 miles south-east), Ludgershall (5 miles west) and Whitchurch (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Andover Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hatherden include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Harrow Way Community School (2.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles south-east)
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For an evening event in Hatherden, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose festival paella catering in Hatherden?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Music and food festivals
- Sports club events
- Seasonal markets
- Village fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Hatherden Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- 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