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Festival & event paella in Michelmersh, Hampshire
Planning festival paella catering in Michelmersh? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Open days and community events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering in Michelmersh
Festival paella catering in Michelmersh, cooked live
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. For christmas and farmers’ markets and school and charity events, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella for your guests.
A fête near Michelmersh might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Summer events in Michelmersh have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Michelmersh
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Sports clubs and race days
- VIP and hospitality areas
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Community events around Michelmersh
Michelmersh is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. Across the SO51 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 1.5 miles away.
Wherever your event is in SO51, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Yew Tree Lane, Staff Road and Haccups Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Michelmersh for festival paella catering include Timsbury (1 mile south), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile west), Mottisfont (1 mile west) and Dunbridge (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are King Johns House (3 miles south) and Romsey Community Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Michelmersh include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local pubs include The Malthouse Inn (0.5 miles south)
FAQs for Michelmersh
Which station should guests use for Michelmersh?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Michelmersh?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
Planning festival paella catering in Michelmersh? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Plan seating near the food area
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Nearby places to Michelmersh
What else we do in Michelmersh
- 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