Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Townsend
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Townsend: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering near Townsend
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Hampshire, including Townsend
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
How our festival paella catering works in Townsend
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Whether it’s sports clubs and race days and agricultural and county shows, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros for your guests.
At a field event near Townsend, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Event catering near Townsend
Townsend is about 3 miles south-west of Tadley, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Townsend, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Townsend is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Hurst School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Catherine? A paella pan draws people in.
We cater events across the RG26 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Wolverton Common (1 mile north), Axmansford (2 miles north), West Heath (2 miles east), Ramsdell (2 miles south-east) and Baughurst (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (6 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles south-east), Tadley (3 miles north-east), Hook (11 miles east) and Popley (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Park Prewett Hospital (4.5 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The George And Dragon Public House (within half a mile east)
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 while your guests chat. For an evening event in Townsend, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Townsend
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
- Country shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Midgham station, about 4.9 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
Where we can cook in Townsend
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Townsend
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
Townsend: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Townsend?
Midgham station, about 4.9 miles north of the centre.
How far is Townsend from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
- 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