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Festival & event paella in Abinger Bottom, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Abinger Bottom and across Surrey.
- Food and music festivals
- Country shows
- Sports clubs and race days
Festival paella catering in Abinger Bottom
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
How our festival paella catering works in Abinger Bottom
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it is VIP and hospitality areas and open days, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella and more.
Rural events near Abinger Bottom can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Towns and villages near Abinger Bottom
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Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground
- Trader information and site rules
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Surrey, including Abinger Bottom
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Summer events in Abinger Bottom have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Event catering near Abinger Bottom
Abinger Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. From the centre of Abinger Bottom to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Abinger Bottom to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St James? A paella pan draws people in. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Belmont Prep School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 2 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Abinger Bottom, we also cover Friday Street (1 mile north), Abinger Common (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (2 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Abinger Bottom include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Stephan Langton Inn (0.5 miles north)
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Abinger Bottom? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Abinger Bottom: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Abinger Bottom?
Gomshall station, about 3 miles north-west of the centre.
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.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the details, and we will confirm availability and requirements.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Crew meals are served at set times.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
- 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