Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering in Weavers Down
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Weavers Down: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Country shows
Festival paella catering for Weavers Down events
Why choose live paella in Weavers Down?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- We cover Weavers Down and the whole of Hampshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
Festival paella catering for your event in Weavers Down
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Popular choices include churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater festivals and village fêtes.
Rural events near Weavers Down can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Weavers Down: your questions answered
Is Weavers Down close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Weavers Down?
Liphook station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
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 documents can you send?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, events in Weavers Down stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Planning festival paella catering in Weavers Down? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan seating near the food area
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
What else we do in Weavers Down
Event catering near Weavers Down
Weavers Down is about 7 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Weavers Down. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Liphook Church of England Controlled Junior School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 6 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU30. From Bircholt Road, Longmoor Drive and Beechcroft Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Conford (1 mile north), Passfield (1 mile north), Liphook (1 mile east), Longmoor (2 miles west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Weavers Down include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Weavers Down include Bohunt School (1.2 miles east)
What affects the price in Weavers Down
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Weavers Down
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Weavers Down? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Who books festival paella catering in Weavers Down?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Weavers Down book us for occasions like:
- Music and food festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Sports clubs and race days
- Open days and community events
For visitors coming by rail, Liphook station is about 1.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- 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