Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Sparsholt, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Sparsholt.
- Music and food festivals
- School fairs and fundraisers
- VIP and hospitality areas
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Festival paella catering in Sparsholt, cooked live
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. We are frequently asked to cater farmers’ and Christmas markets and festivals, serving giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Rural events near Sparsholt can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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Questions from Sparsholt
How far is Sparsholt from London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London.
Is Sparsholt too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Sparsholt? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For an evening event in Sparsholt, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Sparsholt hosts choose us
- We cover Sparsholt and the whole of Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Community events around Sparsholt
Sparsholt is about 3 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether your event is in the middle of Sparsholt or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Stephen? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Sparsholt Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cook at events all over SO21. We can cater an event on streets such as Home Lane, Church Lane and Woodman Lane. For events just outside Sparsholt, we cover Westley (1 mile north-west), Littleton (1 mile north-east), Harestock (2 miles east), Weeke (2 miles east) and Stanmore (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles south), Andover (10 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south) and Hedge End (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Kings' School (2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (within half a mile east)
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Schedule crew meals
- Check how many portions traders can serve
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- 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