Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Middleton, Hampshire
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Middleton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Charity and school events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering for Middleton events
Festival paella catering in Middleton, made fresh on the day
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. For christmas and farmers’ markets and summer fairs and fêtes, we can cook churros, seafood paella and vegan paella.
At a field event near Middleton, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
Questions from Middleton
What’s the nearest station to Middleton for guests?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 3.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Middleton?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What documents can you send?
Share your trader requirements.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cover Middleton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Middleton. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Middleton?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Occasions we cook for in Middleton
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Middleton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Country shows
- Food and music festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Longparish Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Evening events in Middleton have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a 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.
- 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
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Middleton, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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.
What festival paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check allergen info is on display
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Running an event in Middleton
Middleton is about 4 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Wherever your event is in the SP11 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Middleton to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 3.7 miles north-east. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Nicholas? A paella pan draws people in.
Anywhere in SP11, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Longparish (1 mile east), Barton Stacey (2 miles south-east), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (4 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.8 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Middleton include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (under half a mile west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- 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