Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Totford, 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 in Totford.
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Planning an event in Totford?
About our festival paella catering in Totford
Crew and volunteer catering can be timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. We are frequently asked to cater VIP and hospitality areas and music and food festivals, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
A fête near Totford might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
FAQs for Totford
Is Totford close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Totford for guests?
Micheldever station, about 4.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Community events around Totford
Totford is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. We bring festival paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Totford and nearby villages. Totford is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Anywhere in SO24, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Totford for festival paella catering include Northington (1 mile south-west), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (3 miles south-east), Preston Candover (3 miles north-east) and Bighton (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Woolpack Inn (under half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Places near Totford
Other catering in Totford
What affects the price in Totford
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Book crew catering in advance
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in Totford have light until about 9:25pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
- 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