Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Upton Grey events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Upton Grey: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
- Seasonal markets
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Festival paella catering for your event in Upton Grey
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Upton Grey. For village fêtes and summer fairs and county and country shows, we can cook churros, seafood paella and vegan paella for your guests.
A fête near Upton Grey might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Upton Grey
Which station should guests use for Upton Grey?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 4 miles away.
Is Upton Grey close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Do you have the documents we need?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you come to Upton Grey?
Yes, we do. Upton Grey is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. 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 are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Upton Grey events: pitches and permissions
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For an event in Upton Grey, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Upton Grey. Upton Grey is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Upton Grey to Reading (15 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Hook station is about 4 miles away.
For festival paella catering in RG25, we plan around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Yateley (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). The countryside around Upton Grey includes Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby, you will find Hoddington Arms Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Places near Upton Grey
Also in Upton Grey
Live paella or other catering?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Upton Grey hosts choose us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Upton Grey
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, events in Upton Grey stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
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
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Book crew catering in advance
- Put all trader information in one pack
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Larger pans for peak times.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
- 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