Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Shedfield, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Shedfield. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Community events and open days
Planning an event in Shedfield?
Occasions we cook for in Shedfield
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Shedfield, people book us for occasions like:
- Village fêtes
- Open days
- Festivals
- Charity and school events
Running a fête for a church like Church of St John? A paella pan draws people in.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
Festival paella catering in Shedfield, cooked live
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. For agricultural and county shows and village fêtes and summer fairs, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros for your guests.
A fête near Shedfield might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Common questions in Shedfield
Is Shedfield too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Shedfield for guests?
The closest is Botley station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you need water?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Community events around Shedfield
Shedfield is about 4 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Shedfield, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Shedfield to Southampton (8 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, Botley station is about 2.6 miles away.
Anywhere in SO32, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Streets in the area include High Street, Upper Church Road and Church Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Shedfield, we also cover Shirrell Heath (1 mile north-east), Wickham (1 mile south-east), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (2 miles north-east) and Swanmore (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Knowle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Shedfield include Swanmore College of Technology (1.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Samuel's Rest pub (under half a mile north)
What affects the price in Shedfield
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Shedfield
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Summer events in Shedfield have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- 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 clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What else we do in Shedfield
- 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