Hampshire · England
Festival Paella Catering for Wivelrod events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Wivelrod: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Festivals
- Country shows
Festival paella catering in Wivelrod
Festival paella catering in Wivelrod, made fresh on the day
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. We cook churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for race days and sports events and agricultural and county shows.
At a field event near Wivelrod, power and water may be limited; let us know and we will plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Events we cater in Wivelrod
It covers several diets with one trader.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Country shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Sports club events
- Open days
For visitors coming by rail, Alton station is about 3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Common questions in Wivelrod
Is Wivelrod too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Wivelrod close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Wivelrod
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For an evening event in Wivelrod, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Community events around Wivelrod
Wivelrod is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Wivelrod, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 21 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Chapel of Alton Abbey, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
We cook at events all over GU34 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in Thedden (1 mile north-east), Beech (1 mile east), Holt End (1 mile north-west), New Copse (1 mile west) and Bentworth (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Fleet (13 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east), Alton (3 miles east) and Petersfield (10 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Barton Castle (3.5 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (2 miles east). Not far away are King's Hill.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wivelrod? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Also in Wivelrod
- 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