Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Northington, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Northington.
- Race days and sports events
- Open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Book festival paella catering in Northington
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How our festival paella catering works in Northington
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. We cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater farmers’ and Christmas markets and school and charity events.
At a field event near Northington, 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, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Places near Northington
What else we do in Northington
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Events we cater in Northington
One trader, many diets.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Country shows
- School and charity events
- Open days and community events
- Food and music festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 4.6 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
Northington: your questions answered
Is Northington close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Northington for guests?
Micheldever station, about 4.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Is live paella right for your event?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For an evening event in Northington, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
What festival paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Running an event in Northington
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. From the centre of Northington to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Wherever your event is in SO24, we can cook for your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Woolpack Inn (under half a mile north-east)
- 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