Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Picket Piece, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Picket Piece.
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering for Picket Piece events
About our festival paella catering in Picket Piece
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. On the menu are giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for sports clubs and race days and seasonal markets.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Picket Piece are made for a paella stall. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
It’s the huge pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Flat, firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Picket Piece
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Picket Piece? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Evening events in Picket Piece have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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.
Community events around Picket Piece
Picket Piece is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Locksbridge Road, Wyke Court and Galbraith Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Picket Piece, we also cover Finkley Down (1 mile west), Andover Down (1 mile south), Finkley (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west) and East Anton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (13 miles east).
A little further out are Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west) and Winton Community Academy (1.4 miles south-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Picket Piece
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Events we cater in Picket Piece
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Picket Piece and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.4 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Also near Picket Piece
Other catering in Picket Piece
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
FAQs for Picket Piece
What’s the nearest station to Picket Piece for guests?
Andover station, about 2.4 miles west of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Picket Piece?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
- 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