Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Hattingley events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Hattingley.
- Seasonal markets
- County and country shows
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering near Hattingley
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Festival paella catering in Hattingley, made fresh on the day
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. We cook vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for feeding crew and volunteers and festivals.
For a village fête or field event near Hattingley, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Where we can cook in Hattingley
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Hattingley
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Hattingley
Is Hattingley close to London?
About 50 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Hattingley?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening events in Hattingley have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Also near Hattingley
What else we do in Hattingley
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Perfect for your event in Hattingley
It handles peak times well, because it’s served from big pans.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School and charity events
- Sports club events
School fairs, for a school like Medstead Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
Community events around Hattingley
Hattingley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Hattingley and the surrounding area. Hattingley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Andrew? A paella pan draws people in.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also cook at events in South Town (1 mile east), New Copse (1 mile north-east), Soldridge (2 miles south), Medstead (2 miles south-east) and Holt End (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (11 miles south-east) and Bordon (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (1.4 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Hattingley includes King's Hill.
- 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