Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Sleaford, Hampshire
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Sleaford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
Planning an event in Sleaford?
How our festival paella catering works in Sleaford
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Typical bookings include farmers’ and Christmas markets and VIP and hospitality areas, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Near Sleaford, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
FAQs for Sleaford
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Sleaford too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you come to Sleaford?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Sleaford and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you need water?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check allergen info is on display
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Sleaford
Sleaford is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Sleaford will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Sleaford to Guildford (14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 3.2 miles north. School fairs, for a school like Mill Chase Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Sleaford, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in GU35 is planned around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kingsley (1 mile west), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile south), Frithend (1 mile north) and Bordon (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Deadwater Valley.
- Pubs nearby include The New Inn (under half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
More for events in Sleaford
Who books festival paella catering in Sleaford?
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sleaford and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Seasonal markets
- Music and food festivals
Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evening events in Sleaford have light until about 9:20pm 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.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
- 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