Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Mockbeggar, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Mockbeggar. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Agricultural and county shows
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering for Mockbeggar events
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Mockbeggar hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Mockbeggar and the whole of Hampshire
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
About our festival paella catering in Mockbeggar
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. Whether it is festivals and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
Near Mockbeggar, 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 every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Where we can cook in Mockbeggar
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
What else we do in Mockbeggar
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, events in Mockbeggar stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:05pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Community events around Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar is in Hampshire. Anywhere in BH24, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Mockbeggar to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Within about 6 miles is the New Forest National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across BH24. From Gorley Road and New Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Mockbeggar, we also cover South Gorley (1 mile north), Ibsley (1 mile west), Rockford (1 mile south), Harbridge (1 mile west) and Ellingham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (3.9 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local pubs include The Old Beams Inn (0.8 miles west)
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Occasions we cook for in Mockbeggar
It covers several diets with one trader.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Food and music festivals
- Charity and school events
- Open days and community events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Martins, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
FAQs for Mockbeggar
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Mockbeggar too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Do you need power?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
- 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