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Festival & event paella in Oakshott, Hampshire
Looking for festival paella catering in Oakshott? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- School and charity events
- Sports club events
- VIP and hospitality areas
Planning an event in Oakshott?
How our festival paella catering works in Oakshott
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Typical bookings include summer fairs and fêtes and farmers’ and Christmas markets, serving seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
A fête near Oakshott might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Oakshott questions
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Oakshott?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance 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 will check availability.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Community events around Oakshott
Oakshott is about 3 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Events in Oakshott are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Oakshott is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Oakshott to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 3 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in GU33 and GU32, we plan around your venue. If your venue is just outside Oakshott, we also cover Hawkley (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (1 mile south), Lower Green (1 mile north), Steep (1 mile south) and High Cross (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (12 miles south), Petersfield (3 miles south) and Purbrook (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Bear Museum (3.1 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Hawkley Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
Occasions we cook for in Oakshott
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Oakshott and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Community events and open days
- County and country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Liss station, about 2.2 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
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The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening events in Oakshott have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Oakshott
We will be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or GU33 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Oakshott and across Hampshire
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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