Hampshire · England
Festival & event paella in Wells-in-the-Field, Hampshire
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Wells-in-the-Field and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Charity and school events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Planning an event in Wells-in-the-Field?
About our festival paella catering in Wells-in-the-Field
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. On the menu are churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for country shows and farmers’ and Christmas markets.
Near Wells-in-the-Field, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
How it works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, events in Wells-in-the-Field stay light until about 9:25pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Wells-in-the-Field
Crew love a hot meal.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Country shows
- Charity and school events
- Race days and sports events
- Open days and community events
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Whitchurch Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Wells-in-the-Field
Wells-in-the-Field is about 7 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the RG28 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Wells-in-the-Field to Reading (21 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles west. Running a fête for a church like St Nicholas' Church? A paella pan draws people in.
For festival paella catering in RG28, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Priory Lane and London Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Freefolk (1 mile east), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north), Firgo (2 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (7 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hyde (11 miles south) and Popley (11 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Testbourne Community School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Railway Hotel (1 mile west)
Towns and villages near Wells-in-the-Field
What else we do in Wells-in-the-Field
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Common questions in Wells-in-the-Field
What’s the nearest station to Wells-in-the-Field for guests?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.1 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Wells-in-the-Field?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What do you need at the pitch?
Tell us what’s available at the pitch and we will confirm what we need.
What does festival paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Wells-in-the-Field
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
DIY paella versus live catering
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
- 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