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Festival Paella Catering in Surrey

We cater across 395 towns and villages across Surrey for festival paella catering, cooked fresh in front of your guests.

Festival Paella Catering across Surrey

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Festival paella catering in every part of Surrey

Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and ask us for a quote.

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Festival paella catering across Surrey

Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Popular choices include vegan paella, giant-pan paella and churros, and we are frequently booked for agricultural and county shows and crew, volunteer and VIP catering.

Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving.

  1. We check your dates.
  2. We agree menu and pitch.
  3. We set up our burners and pans.
  4. The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
  5. We serve, then pack down.

What it costs in Surrey

The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.

What you get with us

  • Sangria and bar staff available
  • Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
  • Everything cooked fresh at your event
  • We cover Surrey and the whole of Surrey

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Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.

Near you in Guildford

Around Guildford, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Surrey Maths School, Sandfield Primary School and Guildford High School and the streets around them. Also close by are Church of St John the Evangelist (within half a mile east), Stoke Park (less than half a mile east) and The King's Head pub (less than half a mile south-east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Guildford includes Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.

Fairs, fêtes and festivals across Surrey

Rural events in Surrey frequently need traders who bring everything with them, and town events in Guildford, Woking and Camberley need fast service for big crowds. Paella handles both. Parts of Surrey are within a few miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.

Guildford: For visitors coming by rail, London Road (Guildford) station is about 0.6 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of St John the Evangelist? A paella pan draws people in. For an evening event in Guildford, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.

Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?

For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.

Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.

What affects the price in Surrey

The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:

  • Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
  • Guest numbers
  • Your choice of paellas
  • Travel, parking and access

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.

Getting an accurate quote

You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:

  • Any dietary needs and allergies
  • Whether the venue has crockery or staff
  • The courses you’d like
  • Approximate guest numbers, including children

Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.

Who books festival paella catering?

It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.

We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Surrey and nearby. Popular bookings include:

  • Feeding crew and volunteers
  • School and charity events
  • Open days
  • Country shows

For planners, venues and organisers

Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Surrey? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.

Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.

Is live paella right for you?

Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out.

Questions to ask before you book

  • How many staff are coming, and for how long
  • VAT, if it applies
  • The deposit and payment dates
  • Travel and parking costs

Common questions in Surrey

Do you cater for young children?

Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.

Can you supply plates?

We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.

How far ahead should we book?

The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.

Should we have more than one paella?

Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.

What do you need at the venue?

Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.

Is the paella gluten-free?

Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.

What areas do you cover?

London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.

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  • 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

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