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Festival & event paella in Bramley, Surrey
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Bramley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sports club events
- Music and food festivals
- County and country shows
Book festival paella catering in Bramley
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening events in Bramley have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Festival paella catering in Bramley, made fresh on the day
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We are frequently asked to cater sports club events and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Events near Bramley are frequently volunteer-run, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
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Events we cater in Bramley
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Bramley, people book us for occasions like:
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Seasonal markets
- School and charity events
If your event is in Shalford Mill, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Bramley questions
Can you cook in Shalford Mill?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you trade at school fairs around Bramley?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you cater in Bramley?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Bramley and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you need water?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Bramley events: pitches and permissions
Bramley is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Bramley to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Bramley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Catherine's School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Shalford station, about 1.5 miles north. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Bramley, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in GU5, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Windrush Close, and we can cook for an event on any of them. You’ll find Bramley on the B2129, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Bramley, we also cover Wonersh (1 mile east), Birtley Green (1 mile south-east), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Thorncombe Street (2 miles south-west) and Grafham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (10 miles east).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are St Catherine's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Local schools include Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery (under half a mile south) and Broadwater School (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf pub (under half a mile west)
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Trader information and site rules
- A level pitch on firm ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Why choose live paella in Bramley?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Bramley
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
- 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