Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Hook, Hampshire
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hook: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sports club events
- Open days
- Village fêtes
Festival paella catering for Hook events
How our festival paella catering works in Hook
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. For school fairs and fundraisers and sports club events, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros for your guests.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Hook are made for a paella stall. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
For event organisers in Hook
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, events in Hook stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Schedule crew meals
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hook
Hook is about 5 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Hook and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 11 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Hook has its own station, Hook station. Running a fête for a church like St John the Evangelist? A paella pan draws people in.
We cover events in every part of RG27 and the streets around it. From London Road, Station Road and Rookswood Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Being close to the B3349, Hook is simple for us to get to for your event. For events just outside Hook, we cover Hook Common (1 mile south-west), Murrell Green (1 mile east), Warnborough Green (1 mile south), Newnham (1 mile west) and Nately Scures (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (5 miles east), Aldershot (9 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Odiham Castle (1.6 miles south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Hook includes Tundry Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby schools include Robert May's School (2.2 miles south)
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hook, and we will put together a menu and price.
Perfect for your event in Hook
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- County and country shows
- Festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Race days and sports events
School fairs, for a school like Hook Junior School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Hook and across Hampshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Hook: your questions answered
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Hook?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station should guests use for Hook?
Hook station, in Hook itself.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you do crew catering?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your list.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
More for events in Hook
Where we can cook in Hook
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- 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