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Festival Paella Catering in Brookwood
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Brookwood.
- Food and music festivals
- School and charity events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering in Brookwood
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Put picnic tables near the traders
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Festival paella catering in Brookwood, made fresh on the day
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. We cook churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for seasonal markets and school and charity events.
Near Brookwood, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
For event organisers in Brookwood
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Organising a club, school or community event in Brookwood? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Brookwood
Brookwood is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Brookwood and the surrounding area. Brookwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Saint Saviour's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in parks such as Brookwood Lye need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
Festival paella catering in GU24 is planned around your venue. We can cater an event on streets such as Sheet's Heath Lane, Connaught Road and Heath Drive. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Sheet's Heath (1 mile north), Knaphill (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile north), Lucas Green (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles south-west), Egham (9 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and The Peacocks (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Knowl Hill School (0.7 miles south-west) and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Nag's Head Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Brookwood: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Brookwood for guests?
Brookwood station, in Brookwood itself.
Is Brookwood too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you have the documents we need?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Why choose festival paella catering in Brookwood?
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes
- Sports clubs and race days
- Feeding crew and volunteers
For visitors coming by rail, Brookwood station is in Brookwood itself.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Also near Brookwood
Other catering in Brookwood
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, events in Brookwood stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, 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.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
- 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