Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Laverstoke, Hampshire
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Laverstoke and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Music and food festivals
- Community events and open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
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Festival paella catering in Laverstoke, made fresh on the day
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Whether it’s VIP and hospitality areas and school and charity events, we can cook seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Rural events near Laverstoke can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Laverstoke
What else we do in Laverstoke
What affects the price in Laverstoke
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning festival paella catering in Laverstoke? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Questions from Laverstoke
How far is Laverstoke from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Laverstoke?
The closest is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
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.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Laverstoke events: pitches and permissions
Laverstoke is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Laverstoke. Laverstoke is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Testbourne Community School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Running a fête for a church like St Nicholas' Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Wherever your event is in RG28, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Laverstoke Lane and Florence Portal Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Freefolk (1 mile north-west), Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Southington (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch (2 miles west) and Overton (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Alton (15 miles east), Tadley (11 miles north-east) and Hook (15 miles east).
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Larger pans for peak times.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
How it works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, events in Laverstoke stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Laverstoke
It brings theatre to the food court.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Laverstoke, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Food and music festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
- Seasonal markets
For visitors coming by rail, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 1.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- 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