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Festival & event paella in Wickham Common, Hampshire
Looking for festival paella catering in Wickham Common? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fêtes
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering for Wickham Common events
Fairs, fêtes and events in Wickham Common
Wickham Common is about 3 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Events in Wickham Common are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Wickham Common is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Fareham station is about 2.8 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
We cover events in every part of PO17 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Southwick Road, Castle Farm Lane and Black Cottage Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Wickham Common, we also cover Crockerhill (1 mile south-west), Hundred Acres (1 mile north-east), Welborne (1 mile south-west), North Boarhunt (1 mile east) and North Fareham (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-west) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (1.6 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Old House Hotel (1 mile north-west)
Festival paella catering in Wickham Common, made fresh on the day
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. We’re often asked to cater agricultural and county shows and sports clubs and race days, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
At a field event near Wickham Common, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Wickham Common? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, events in Wickham Common stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Why choose live paella in Wickham Common?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Who books festival paella catering in Wickham Common?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Music and food festivals
- Open days and community events
- School fairs and fundraisers
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Wickham Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Trader information and site rules
- Access for unloading at set-up
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Wickham Common
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Questions from Wickham Common
How far is Wickham Common from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Wickham Common for guests?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
Do you cover Wickham Common?
We do. We cook at events in Wickham Common and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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