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Festival Paella Catering in Barford
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Barford and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Food and music festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
- School fairs and fundraisers
Planning an event in Barford?
Community events around Barford
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. For an event in Barford, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Barford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John the Evangelist, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St John's CofE Aided Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Within about 3 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cover events in every part of GU10 and GU26 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Barford for festival paella catering include Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Barford includes Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include Crossways Inn (0.6 miles north)
Festival paella catering in Barford, cooked live
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. Whether it’s county and country shows and open days, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella and more.
For a village fête or field event near Barford, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Summer events in Barford have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- 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.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Barford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your event in Barford
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
In Barford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days and community events
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 3.9 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Barford? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Give traders a single information pack
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Larger pans for peak times.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
Common questions in Barford
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Barford for guests?
Haslemere station, about 3.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Barford.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
- 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