Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Sherborne St John
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Sherborne St John and the surrounding area.
- Agricultural and county shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Community events and open days
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Festival paella catering in Sherborne St John, made fresh on the day
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Whether it is feeding crew and volunteers and country shows, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella and more.
A fête near Sherborne St John might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Sherborne St John
Sherborne St John is about 2 miles north of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Sherborne St John or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Sherborne St John is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 12 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St. Andrew, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Sherborne St John Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
For festival paella catering in RG24, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Cranes Road, Bourne Field and Church Path, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Rooksdown (1 mile south-west), Winklebury (2 miles south), Basingstoke (2 miles south), Worting (3 miles south-west) and South Ham (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (12 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Tadley (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Basing House (3.1 miles south-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local schools include Everest Community Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Firm, level ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Sherborne St John
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Catering across Hampshire, including Sherborne St John
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. Evening events in Sherborne St John have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Sherborne St John? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Events we cater in Sherborne St John
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Sherborne St John and Hampshire:
- Country shows
- Seasonal markets
- Charity and school events
- Sports club events
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 2.1 miles south-east.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
Sherborne St John: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Sherborne St John?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Sherborne St John?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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