Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Wecock Farm, Hampshire
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Wecock Farm.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Seasonal markets
- Sports club events
Book festival paella catering in Wecock Farm
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Festival paella catering in Wecock Farm, cooked live
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. Typical bookings include seasonal markets and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving churros, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
Events near Wecock Farm are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Running an event in Wecock Farm
Wecock Farm is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Wecock Farm, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Wecock Farm. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Wecock Farm to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3.3 miles east. Running a fête for a church like The Hart Plain Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Festival paella catering in PO8 and PO7 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Stone Road, Milton Road and Eagle Avenue; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Anmore (1 mile west), Lovedean (1 mile north), Horndean (1 mile north-east), Denmead (2 miles west) and Catherington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Clanfield Earthwork (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include The Cowplain School (0.6 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
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How it works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. At midsummer, events in Wecock Farm stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Schedule crew meals
Crew meals are served at set times.
Larger pans for peak times.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Who books festival paella catering in Wecock Farm?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Agricultural and county shows
School fairs, for a school like Woodcroft Primary, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in Wecock Farm
Do you trade at school fairs around Wecock Farm?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
How far is Wecock Farm from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What documents can you send?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wecock Farm.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you need power?
Let us know what the pitch has and we’ll confirm our needs.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- 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