Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Quidhampton, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Quidhampton.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days
- Sports club events
Book festival paella catering in Quidhampton
How our festival paella catering works in Quidhampton
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. For charity and school events and country shows, we will put together a menu of churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
A fête near Quidhampton might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Quidhampton, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Events we cater in Quidhampton
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Quidhampton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports clubs and race days
- Country shows
School fairs, for a school like Overton Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Questions from Quidhampton
How far is Quidhampton from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Quidhampton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What documents can you send?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
Towns and villages near Quidhampton
Other catering in Quidhampton
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Quidhampton
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Community events around Quidhampton
Quidhampton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Quidhampton, and we will plan access and set-up. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 19 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Overton station is in Quidhampton itself.
Anywhere in RG25, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Elm Road, Copse Road and Station Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Overton (1 mile south), Southington (1 mile south-west), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles south-west) and Deane (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Open spaces near Quidhampton include Ladle Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart Public House (less than half a mile south)
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Evening events in Quidhampton have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
- 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