Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Picket Twenty
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Picket Twenty: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering near Picket Twenty
Picket Twenty events: pitches and permissions
Picket Twenty is about 1 mile east of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Picket Twenty, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Picket Twenty is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Picket Twenty to Southampton (20 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like United Reformed Church? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Andover station, about 1.8 miles west.
We cover events in every part of SP10 and SP11 and the streets around it. From Levy Road, London Road and Stalls Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Being close to the A3093, Picket Twenty is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. If your venue is just outside Picket Twenty, we also cover Andover Down (1 mile north-east), Finkley Down (1 mile north), Picket Piece (1 mile north-east), Andover (1 mile west) and East Anton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (9 miles west), Weeke (11 miles south-east) and Kempshott (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Picket Twenty include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (0.6 miles west)
About our festival paella catering in Picket Twenty
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Popular choices include vegan paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for school fairs and fundraisers and seasonal markets.
For a village fête or field event near Picket Twenty, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, events in Picket Twenty stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any 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.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Picket Twenty questions
Is Picket Twenty close to London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Picket Twenty?
The closest is Andover station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
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What else we do in Picket Twenty
For event organisers in Picket Twenty
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.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How we price festival paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
Planning festival paella catering in Picket Twenty? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Picket Twenty
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Events we cater in Picket Twenty
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Seasonal markets
- Community events and open days
- School and charity events
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Pilgrims' Cross CofE Aided Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
- 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