Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Kentsboro, Hampshire
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Kentsboro: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Country shows
- Seasonal markets
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering near Kentsboro
Festival paella catering in Kentsboro, cooked live
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Whether it’s feeding crew and volunteers and village fêtes and summer fairs, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, churros and seafood paella.
For a village fête or field event near Kentsboro, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Where we can cook in Kentsboro
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Events we cater in Kentsboro
It covers several diets with one trader.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Charity and school events
- Open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Seasonal markets
For visitors coming by rail, Grateley station is about 2.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
Why choose live paella in Kentsboro?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Event catering near Kentsboro
Kentsboro is about 5 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO20, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
We cook at events all over SO20. We can cater an event on streets such as Mead Park Square, Upper Mead and Lower Mead. If your venue is just outside Kentsboro, we also cover Over Wallop (2 miles south-west), Middle Wallop (2 miles south-west), Nether Wallop (2 miles south), Fox (2 miles north) and Red Rice (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (12 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (5 miles north-east). The countryside around Kentsboro includes Quarley Hill and Mill Lake.
What affects the price in Kentsboro
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put all trader information in one pack
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Common questions in Kentsboro
Do you come out to small places like Kentsboro?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Kentsboro close to London?
About 68 miles from central London.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Nearby places to Kentsboro
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DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, events in Kentsboro stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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