Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Pinewood Village, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Pinewood Village. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Festivals
- Sports club events
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering near Pinewood Village
Festival paella catering in Pinewood Village, cooked live
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. On the menu are seafood paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater school fairs and fundraisers and summer fairs and fêtes.
Events near Pinewood Village are often volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For an evening event in Pinewood Village, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Why choose live paella in Pinewood Village?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Hampshire, including Pinewood Village
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What else we do in Pinewood Village
Community events around Pinewood Village
Pinewood Village is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Pinewood Village will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 4.1 miles north. Running a fête for a church like St Mark's Sacred Church? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Pinewood Village, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across GU35. Local streets include Camp Road, Budds Lane and Oakley Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Pinewood Village, we cover Bordon (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile east), Deadwater (1 mile south-east), Sleaford (1 mile north) and Whitehill (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find The Romany Museum (3.8 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles south). Open spaces near Pinewood Village include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Local schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Pinewood Village
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Common questions in Pinewood Village
What’s the nearest station to Pinewood Village for guests?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 4.1 miles north of the centre.
Is Pinewood Village close to London?
About 42 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Schedule crew meals
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask about peak-time capacity
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
- 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