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Festival & event paella in Woolmer, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Woolmer. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- County and country shows
- Race days and sports events
Planning an event in Woolmer?
About our festival paella catering in Woolmer
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. For summer fairs and fêtes and VIP and hospitality areas, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
At a field event near Woolmer, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Woolmer questions
Which station should guests use for Woolmer?
Liss station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Woolmer events: pitches and permissions
Woolmer is about 2 miles south of Bordon, in Hampshire. For festival paella catering in Woolmer, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 17 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Liss station, about 2.8 miles south. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Matthew's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the South Downs National Park, within about 7 miles of Woolmer, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in GU33 is planned around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Benhams Lane and Petersfield Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Woolmer for festival paella catering include Greatham (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north-west), Longmoor (1 mile south-east), Weavers Down (2 miles east) and Liss Forest (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (2.8 miles west). Open spaces near Woolmer include Deadwater Valley and Selborne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (2.4 miles north-east)
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Woolmer
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan seating near the food area
- Put all trader information in one pack
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, events in Woolmer stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. 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.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Places near Woolmer
Other catering in Woolmer
Paella compared with other options
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Woolmer and across Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What festival paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. 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