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Festival & event paella in Oakhanger, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Oakhanger.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering in Oakhanger
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Oakhanger have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Festival paella catering in Oakhanger, made fresh on the day
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Each portion takes seconds to serve. We’re often asked to cater charity and school events and agricultural and county shows, serving seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Oakhanger, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
For event organisers in Oakhanger
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Schedule crew meals
- Check allergen info is on display
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Is live paella right for your event?
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Oakhanger hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Oakhanger
Oakhanger is about 4 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Oakhanger, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Oakhanger is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Oakhanger to Guildford (about 17 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Alton station, about 3.8 miles north-west. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mary Magdalene's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Oakhanger, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in GU35, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hartley Mauditt (2 miles west), East Worldham (2 miles north-west), Wyck (3 miles north), Upper Farringdon (3 miles west) and Neatham (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
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Events we cater in Oakhanger
One trader, many diets.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Oakhanger, people book us for occasions like:
- Festivals
- Open days
- Sports clubs and race days
- Agricultural and county shows
School fairs, for a school like Mill Chase Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
Your questions about festival paella catering in Oakhanger
What’s the nearest station to Oakhanger for guests?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
How we price festival paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- 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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
- 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