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Festival & event paella in Hurstbourne Priors, Hampshire
Looking for festival paella catering in Hurstbourne Priors? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports club events
- Open days and community events
Book festival paella catering in Hurstbourne Priors
Festival paella catering in Hurstbourne Priors, made fresh on the day
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. On the menu are giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports clubs and race days and feeding crew and volunteers.
At a fête or field event near Hurstbourne Priors, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Events we cater in Hurstbourne Priors
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Hurstbourne Priors book us for occasions like:
- Agricultural and county shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports clubs and race days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Trader information and site rules
- 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
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Also near Hurstbourne Priors
Also in Hurstbourne Priors
For event organisers in Hurstbourne Priors
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Hurstbourne Priors: your questions answered
Is Hurstbourne Priors too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Hurstbourne Priors for guests?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cater in Hurstbourne Priors?
Yes, we do. Hurstbourne Priors is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
What do you need at the pitch?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, events in Hurstbourne Priors 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.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hurstbourne Priors, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We set up at the agreed time.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Hurstbourne Priors hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Hurstbourne Priors events: pitches and permissions
Hurstbourne Priors is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. For an event in Hurstbourne Priors, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Testbourne Community School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Andrew? A paella pan draws people in.
Wherever your event is in RG28, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Hurstbourne Priors, we also cover Firgo (2 miles south-east), Whitchurch (2 miles north-east), Wells-in-the-Field (3 miles north-east), St Mary Bourne (3 miles north) and Freefolk (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (12 miles east), Winchester (11 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (10 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles west). Open spaces near Hurstbourne Priors include Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (1 mile south)
- 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