Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Liss Forest events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Liss Forest and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Village fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Planning an event in Liss Forest?
How we price festival paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Festival paella catering in Liss Forest, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. We are frequently asked to cater race days and sports events and music and food festivals, serving vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a village fête or field event near Liss Forest, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What else we do in Liss Forest
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evening events in Liss Forest have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU33 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Who books festival paella catering in Liss Forest?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Whatever you are celebrating in Liss Forest, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Agricultural and county shows
- School and charity events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Liss station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
Liss Forest events: pitches and permissions
Liss Forest is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Across the GU33 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Liss Forest is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 19 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Liss Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Running a fête for a church like St Saviour's? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 5 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the GU33 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Forest Road, Warren Road and Newfield Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include The Mint (1 mile south-east), Liss (1 mile south), West Liss (1 mile south), Greatham (1 mile north) and Rake (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Havant (14 miles south), Fleet (15 miles north), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles north) and The Romany Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Temple Inn (under half a mile south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Book crew catering in advance
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Liss Forest
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Liss Forest?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you come out to small places like Liss Forest?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
- 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