Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Lychpit
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Lychpit. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Sports club events
- Food and music festivals
Planning an event in Lychpit?
How our festival paella catering works in Lychpit
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Popular choices include vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater county and country shows and school fairs and fundraisers.
At a field event near Lychpit, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in Lychpit and across Hampshire
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in Lychpit? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How we price festival paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Lychpit
Other catering in Lychpit
Lychpit events: pitches and permissions
Lychpit is about 2 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For an event in Lychpit, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Lychpit is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Old Basing Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in.
We cover events in every part of RG24 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Park Lane, Crown Lane and Manor Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Old Basing (1 mile east), Eastrop (1 mile west), Chineham (1 mile north), Oakridge (2 miles west) and Mapledurwell (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (9 miles south), Yateley (11 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Basing House (within half a mile south). Not far away are Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Nearby schools include The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west) and The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Public House (under half a mile east)
FAQs for Lychpit
Can you cook in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you trade at school fairs around Lychpit?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll check availability.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
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 Lychpit stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Perfect for your event in Lychpit
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes
- County and country shows
If your event is in Eastrop Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- 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