Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Hill Brow events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Hill Brow.
- Race days and sports events
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering for Hill Brow events
Hill Brow: your questions answered
Is Hill Brow 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.
Which station should guests use for Hill Brow?
Liss station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Will there be enough food?
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.
About our festival paella catering in Hill Brow
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. For community events and open days and VIP and hospitality areas, we can cook seafood paella, vegan paella and churros and more.
At a fête or field event near Hill Brow, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
For event organisers in Hill Brow
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Running an event in Hill Brow
Hill Brow is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU33, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Hill Brow to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Liss Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Liss station is about 1.1 miles away. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of Hill Brow, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in GU33, we plan around your venue. Local streets include London Road, Plantation Road and Malvern Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Hill Brow is on the B2070, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at events in Durford Wood (1 mile west), Liss (1 mile north-west), West Liss (1 mile north-west), Rake (1 mile north-east) and The Mint (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Local pubs include Whistle Stop pub (1 mile north-west)
Events we cater in Hill Brow
Crew love a hot meal.
In Hill Brow and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Agricultural and county shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Race days and sports events
- Charity and school events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Rake Mission Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
What festival paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
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.
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Access for unloading at set-up
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Hill Brow
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
Nearby places to Hill Brow
Other catering in Hill Brow
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For an evening event in Hill Brow, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Read more
- 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