Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Hound Green, Hampshire
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Hound Green and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes
- Country shows
Book festival paella catering in Hound Green
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Festival paella catering in Hound Green, cooked live
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. We cook churros, vegan paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and festivals.
At a fête or field event near Hound Green, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
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Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Perfect for your event in Hound Green
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Seasonal markets
Running a fête for a church like Mattingley Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Flat, firm ground
- Access for unloading at set-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Questions from Hound Green
How far is Hound Green from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Hound Green for guests?
Hook station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hound Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why choose live paella in Hound Green?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Hound Green and the whole of Hampshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hound Green
Hound Green is about 5 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Hound Green and nearby villages. Hound Green is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Hound Green to Reading (9 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Hook station is about 3.2 miles away.
We cater events across the RG27 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Hudsons Meadow, Vicarage Grove and Vicarage Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Mattingley (1 mile south), Hazeley (1 mile east), Heckfield (1 mile north), Heckfield Heath (1 mile north) and Bramshill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (8 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (10 miles south-east), Alton (12 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
A little further out are West Green House Agricultural Museum (2 miles south-east) and Beaumys Castle (3.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include New Inn (0.7 miles north)
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening events in Hound Green have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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