Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Trotton Marsh events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Trotton Marsh.
- Charity and school events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Planning an event in Trotton Marsh?
Festival paella catering for your event in Trotton Marsh
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. We are frequently asked to cater school and charity events and feeding crew and volunteers, with vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
At a field event near Trotton Marsh, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Why choose live paella in Trotton Marsh?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Schedule crew meals
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Trotton Marsh
Trotton Marsh is about 5 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Trotton Marsh, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Trotton Marsh to Guildford (19 miles away).
Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 4 miles of Trotton Marsh, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU30 and GU31. We also cook at events in Borden (1 mile west), Milland (1 mile north), Chithurst (1 mile south-east), Rogate (2 miles south-west) and Rake (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (13 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south-west), Alton (11 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west), Petersfield (5 miles west) and Purbrook (14 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Midhurst Museum (4 miles south-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Trotton Marsh includes Iping and Stedham Commons and Wheeler's Down.
For event organisers in Trotton Marsh
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Trotton Marsh? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Questions from Trotton Marsh
Is Trotton Marsh close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Trotton Marsh too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Trotton Marsh?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. Evening events in Trotton Marsh have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Related guides
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
More for events in Trotton Marsh
Occasions we cook for in Trotton Marsh
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Seasonal markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Agricultural and county shows
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 3.7 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
How we price festival paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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