Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Newnham, Hampshire
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Newnham and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Newnham?
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For an evening event in Newnham, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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How our festival paella catering works in Newnham
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Whether it is open days and community events and sports clubs and race days, we can cook churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Near Newnham, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Questions from Newnham
How far is Newnham from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Newnham?
Hook station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send us your list and we will respond.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
What affects the price in Newnham
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Newnham, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Larger pans for peak times.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Newnham
Newnham is about 5 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Events in Newnham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Newnham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Reading, about 12 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St. Nicholas, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Here we cover the RG27 postcode area. Local streets include Tylney Lane, Newnham Lane and Ridge Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater events in Nately Scures (1 mile south), Hook Common (1 mile south-east), Up Nately (1 mile south), Hook (1 mile east) and Warnborough Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles west), Farnborough (10 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Odiham Castle (1.9 miles south-east) and Basing House (2.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and Tundry Hill.
Why choose festival paella catering in Newnham?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports clubs and race days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hook station, about 1.2 miles east.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
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Also in Newnham
- 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