Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Upper Froyle
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Upper Froyle. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Seasonal markets
- Race days and sports events
- Open days
Live festival paella catering in Upper Froyle
Running an event in Upper Froyle
Upper Froyle is about 3 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Upper Froyle will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Upper Froyle is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Eggar's School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles east.
We cook at events all over GU34 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Burnham Square and Oast Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Other places close to Upper Froyle for festival paella catering include Froyle (1 mile north-east), Lower Froyle (1 mile north-east), Neatham (1 mile south-west), Holybourne (2 miles south-west) and Wyck (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (10 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Allen Gallery (3 miles south-west) and Barley Pound (3.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hen And Chicken Public House (under half a mile south)
About our festival paella catering in Upper Froyle
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. We cook seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for open days and community events and school and charity events.
Near Upper Froyle, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
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The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evening events in Upper Froyle have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Upper Froyle
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Upper Froyle
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Working with your venue
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Perfect for your event in Upper Froyle
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Food and music festivals
- Country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary of the Assumption? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Upper Froyle
Which station should guests use for Upper Froyle?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2.3 miles east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Upper Froyle?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you come to Upper Froyle?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Upper Froyle. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Upper Froyle?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Why choose live paella in Upper Froyle?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- We cover Upper Froyle and the whole of Hampshire
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
How we price festival paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
- 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