Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Middle Wallop
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Middle Wallop and across Hampshire.
- Community events and open days
- Food and music festivals
- School and charity events
Planning an event in Middle Wallop?
Festival paella catering for your event in Middle Wallop
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for school and charity events and VIP and hospitality areas.
Near Middle Wallop, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, events in Middle Wallop stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
For event organisers in Middle Wallop
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
Occasions we cook for in Middle Wallop
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- School and charity events
- County and country shows
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Schedule crew meals
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
Is live paella right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Places near Middle Wallop
What else we do in Middle Wallop
Middle Wallop questions
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Middle Wallop?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What’s the nearest station to Middle Wallop for guests?
Grateley station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Event catering near Middle Wallop
Middle Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Middle Wallop or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Middle Wallop to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Wallop Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Grateley station is about 3 miles away.
Wherever your event is in SO20, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Station Road, Knockwood Lane and Farley Street, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Middle Wallop for festival paella catering include Nether Wallop (1 mile south-east), Over Wallop (1 mile north-west), Kentsboro (2 miles north-east), Fox (4 miles north) and Red Rice (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-east) and Romsey (11 miles south-east).
Open spaces near Middle Wallop include Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- 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