Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Steep, Hampshire
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Steep: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Music and food festivals
- County and country shows
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering in Steep
Festival paella catering for your event in Steep
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That simplifies your food line-up. For christmas and farmers’ markets and county and country shows, we can cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
Rural events near Steep can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Running an event in Steep
Steep is about 1 mile north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Steep and nearby villages. Steep is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Petersfield station is about 1.4 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 2 miles is the South Downs National Park, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in GU32 is planned around your venue and timings. From Church Road and Mill Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Steep Marsh (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Oakshott (1 mile north), Petersfield (1 mile south) and Stroud (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Havant (11 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (9 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (1.7 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby schools include Churcher's College (1.3 miles south-east) and The Petersfield School (1.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Events in Steep and across Hampshire
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Steep
Also in Steep
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Schedule crew meals
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
FAQs for Steep
Is Steep too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Steep?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
What documents can you send?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening events in Steep have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Related guides
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Vehicle access before and after the event
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How we price festival paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Steep? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
- 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