Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Monkwood, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Monkwood.
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
Live festival paella catering in Monkwood
About our festival paella catering in Monkwood
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. Typical bookings include school fairs and fundraisers and music and food festivals, with churros, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
A fête near Monkwood might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Towns and villages near Monkwood
More for events in Monkwood
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Live paella or other catering?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Monkwood and across Hampshire
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening events in Monkwood have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Running an event in Monkwood
Monkwood is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Monkwood, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Monkwood. Monkwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Monkwood, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over the SO24 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Hill Farm Road, Flint Fields and Soame's Lane. For events just outside Monkwood, we cover Charlwood (1 mile north-east), West Tisted (1 mile south-west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-west), Kitwood (2 miles north) and Ropley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (14 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (15 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (11 miles south) and Alton (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Alton Community Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Monkwood include Red Hill and Shutts Copse.
Events we cater in Monkwood
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Monkwood, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Food and music festivals
- Community events and open days
- Agricultural and county shows
Running a fête for a church like Monkwood Mission Church? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
FAQs for Monkwood
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs 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.
Do you come out to small places like Monkwood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Monkwood?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll check availability.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Give traders a single information pack
- Plan seating near the food area
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Extra pans for busy periods.
- 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