Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Penton Mewsey events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Penton Mewsey and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Country shows
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering near Penton Mewsey
Festival paella catering for your event in Penton Mewsey
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. We cook vegan paella, seafood paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater sports clubs and race days and school fairs and fundraisers.
At a fête or field event near Penton Mewsey, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evening events in Penton Mewsey have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Fairs, fêtes and events in Penton Mewsey
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Penton Mewsey. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Penton Mewsey to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Holy Trinity Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Harrow Way Community School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of the SP11 postcode area. Whether your event is on Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include White Hart Public House (under half a mile south)
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Towns and villages near Penton Mewsey
More for events in Penton Mewsey
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Occasions we cook for in Penton Mewsey
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Is live paella right for your event?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Penton Mewsey
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Penton Mewsey
Which station should guests use for Penton Mewsey?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Penton Mewsey?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Penton Mewsey.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- 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