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Festival & event paella in Aaron's Hill, Surrey
Looking for festival paella catering in Aaron's Hill? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Festivals
- Village fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering in Aaron's Hill
Fairs, fêtes and events in Aaron's Hill
Aaron's Hill is about 1 mile west of Godalming, in Surrey. For an event in Aaron's Hill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Aaron's Hill is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Godalming station, about 0.6 miles east. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Mark's Church and Community Centre, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across GU7 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Mayen Road, Grove Road and Holly Lane. You’ll find Aaron's Hill on the A3100, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Aaron's Hill, we cover Upper Eashing (1 mile west), Godalming (1 mile east), Lower Eashing (1 mile west), Milford (1 mile south-west) and Tuesley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (0.7 miles east) and Guildford Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Aaron's Hill include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Hilary's School (0.6 miles east) and Godalming College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Inn on the Lake (under half a mile south-east)
Festival paella catering for your event in Aaron's Hill
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. We cook giant-pan paella, seafood paella and churros, and we’re often booked for village fêtes and race days and sports events.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Aaron's Hill are made for a paella stall. Tell us about the pitch, ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Perfect for your event in Aaron's Hill
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Aaron's Hill book us for occasions like:
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days and community events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How bad weather is handled
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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Also in Aaron's Hill
Live paella or other catering?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, events in Aaron's Hill stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- 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.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Aaron's Hill
Can you cook in Phillips Memorial Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Firm, level ground
- Trader information and site rules
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- 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