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Festival & event paella in Bramshott Chase, Surrey
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Bramshott Chase: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Charity and school events
- Country shows
- Open days and community events
Planning an event in Bramshott Chase?
About our festival paella catering in Bramshott Chase
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. We are often asked to cater food and music festivals and feeding crew and volunteers, with seafood paella, vegan paella and churros.
Near Bramshott Chase, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
FAQs for Bramshott Chase
Is Bramshott Chase too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues 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.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list and we’ll respond.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Nearby places to Bramshott Chase
What else we do in Bramshott Chase
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:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
What festival paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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 is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening events in Bramshott Chase have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Events in Bramshott Chase and across Surrey
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Schedule crew meals
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Event catering near Bramshott Chase
Bramshott Chase is about 8 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Bramshott Chase. Bramshott Chase is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Bramshott Chase to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Woolmer Hill School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.7 miles east. 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.
Wherever your event is in GU26, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Upper Hammer Lane, Old Bramshott Chase and Portsmouth Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Hammer Bottom (1 mile south), Hammer (1 mile south), Shottermill (1 mile south-east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south) and Haslemere (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (8 miles north), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Upper Lake and Gibbet Hill.
- Nearby schools include Shottermill Junior School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince of Wales pub (0.8 miles south)
Events we cater in Bramshott Chase
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Luke? A paella pan draws people in.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
- 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