Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Shalden Green
Looking for festival paella catering in Shalden Green? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Shalden Green?
How our festival paella catering works in Shalden Green
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. Whether it’s VIP and hospitality areas and christmas and farmers’ markets, we’ll put together a menu of churros, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella for your guests.
Near Shalden Green, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Running an event in Shalden Green
Shalden Green is about 3 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. For an event in Shalden Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 18 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as HSDC Alton, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Festival paella catering in GU34 is planned around your venue and timings. Other places close to Shalden Green for festival paella catering include Shalden (1 mile south), Southrope (2 miles north-west), Bagmore (2 miles west), Burkham (3 miles west) and Bentworth (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (7 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north-east), Fleet (9 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (3 miles south-east) and Petersfield (13 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Gliding Heritage Centre (0.9 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (3.3 miles south). Open spaces near Shalden Green include Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Golden Pot pub (0.6 miles east)
Shalden Green: your questions answered
How far is Shalden Green from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Shalden Green?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you need water?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we’ll confirm what we need.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check allergen info is on display
- Ask about peak-time capacity
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
What else we do in Shalden Green
Perfect for your event in Shalden Green
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shalden Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Open days and community events
- County and country shows
- School and charity events
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Alton station is about 2.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, events in Shalden Green stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Shalden Green? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Access for unloading at set-up
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- 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