Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Thedden, Hampshire
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Thedden: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- County and country shows
Planning an event in Thedden?
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
About our festival paella catering in Thedden
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. On the menu are vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and we are often booked for feeding crew and volunteers and music and food festivals.
Near Thedden, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Paella compared with other options
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Thedden hosts choose us
- Events in Thedden and across Hampshire
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evening events in Thedden have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
FAQs for Thedden
Do you trade at school fairs around Thedden?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come out to small places like Thedden?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What does festival paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Thedden
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Other catering in Thedden
How we price festival paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Community events around Thedden
Thedden is about 2 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Thedden, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Thedden to Guildford (about 21 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like St Peter's? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Amery Hill School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Here we cover the GU34 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Beech (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-west), Bentworth (1 mile north-west), Holt End (1 mile west) and New Copse (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (14 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles north-east) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Barton Castle (3.9 miles west). Not far away are King's Hill.
Events we cater in Thedden
One trader, many diets.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- Seasonal markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
For visitors coming by rail, Alton station is about 2.6 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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