Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Upper Street, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Upper Street.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Agricultural and county shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering in Upper Street
Festival paella catering for your event in Upper Street
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. For food and music festivals and charity and school events, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and churros and more.
At a field event near Upper Street, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Running an event in Upper Street
Upper Street is in Hampshire. Tell us where your event in Upper Street will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Breamore Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cook at events all over SP6 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Breamore (1 mile south-east), Upper Burgate (1 mile south), Woodgreen (2 miles east), Lower Burgate (2 miles south) and Tinkers Cross (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), Ringwood (8 miles south), Ashley (15 miles south-east), North Baddesley (15 miles east) and St Leonards (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Museum (2.5 miles south) and Salisbury District Hospital (5.5 miles north).
- Schools near Upper Street include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Bat and Ball pub (0.7 miles south-east)
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Upper Street: your questions answered
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Upper Street?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Street?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
Planning festival paella catering in Upper Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Check how many portions traders can serve
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Towns and villages near Upper Street
Also in Upper Street
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Summer events in Upper Street have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:10pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:05pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Events we cater in Upper Street
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Upper Street and Hampshire:
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Music and food festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- 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