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Festival Paella Catering in Bunce Common
Looking for festival paella catering in Bunce Common? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Food and music festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
Planning an event in Bunce Common?
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- A level pitch on firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Bunce Common
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Festival paella catering in Bunce Common, made fresh on the day
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. We are frequently asked to cater VIP and hospitality areas and seasonal markets, serving churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
At a field event near Bunce Common, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Bunce Common
Could we have live paella in Inholms Clay Pit?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Bunce Common for guests?
The closest is Betchworth station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Towns and villages near Bunce Common
What else we do in Bunce Common
Why choose festival paella catering in Bunce Common?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Bunce Common book us for occasions like:
- Seasonal markets
- Agricultural and county shows
- Open days
- Sports club events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For an evening event in Bunce Common, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bunce Common, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Pans cook in full view, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Larger pans for peak times.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Bunce Common
Bunce Common is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. From the centre of Bunce Common to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Bunce Common to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Betchworth station, about 2.7 miles north. If your event is in Inholms Clay Pit, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Bunce Common, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in RH2 and RH3 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Gadbrook Road, Leigh Road and Shellwood Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Bunce Common, we also cover Dawesgreen (1 mile east), Strood Green (1 mile north), Leigh (1 mile east), Brockham (2 miles north) and Betchworth (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (5 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Seven Stars Public House (0.8 miles east)
- 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