Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Ramsdean
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Ramsdean and the surrounding area.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering in Ramsdean
Festival paella catering in Ramsdean, cooked live
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. On the menu are vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros, and typical bookings are for feeding crew and volunteers and summer fairs and fêtes.
At a field event near Ramsdean, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Trader information and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
FAQs for Ramsdean
How far is Ramsdean from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Ramsdean?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you cater in Ramsdean?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ramsdean. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What does festival paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evening events in Ramsdean have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
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.
Related guides
Running an event in Ramsdean
Ramsdean is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Events in Ramsdean are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Ramsdean is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 2.3 miles east. Running a fête for a church like Church of St John the Evangelist? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 3 miles of Ramsdean, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in GU32, we can cook for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Weston (1 mile east), Buriton (2 miles south-east), Nursted (3 miles east), Chalton (4 miles south) and Blendworth (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south-west), Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-west), Horndean (6 miles south) and Alton (11 miles north).
A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (3.3 miles south) and Bear Museum (2.5 miles east). The countryside around Ramsdean includes Pidham Hill.
- Schools near Ramsdean include The Petersfield School (2.2 miles east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
How we price festival paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
For event organisers in Ramsdean
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Book crew catering in advance
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
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More for events in Ramsdean
Events we cater in Ramsdean
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Seasonal markets
- Music and food festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
- Country shows
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Langrish Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
- 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