Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Steep Marsh, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Steep Marsh. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Open days
- Agricultural and county shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Planning an event in Steep Marsh?
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, events in Steep Marsh stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Festival paella catering in Steep Marsh, cooked live
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Steep Marsh. We are often asked to cater country shows and feeding crew and volunteers, with churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A fête near Steep Marsh might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Questions from Steep Marsh
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Steep Marsh close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What documents can you send?
Share your trader requirements.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Do you come to Steep Marsh?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Steep Marsh and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Also near Steep Marsh
What else we do in Steep Marsh
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Schedule crew meals
We set up at the agreed time, following your trader pack.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Perfect for your event in Steep Marsh
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School and charity events
- Open days
- Music and food festivals
School fairs, for a school like Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Payment terms and deposit
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Steep Marsh events: pitches and permissions
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Anywhere in GU32, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Steep Marsh to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.7 miles south. 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 will follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across GU32 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Steep Marsh, we also cover Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 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 (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Not far away are Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Schools near Steep Marsh include The Petersfield School (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
- 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