Surrey · England
Festival Paella Catering in Burstow
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Burstow.
- Charity and school events
- Open days and community events
- Music and food festivals
Planning an event in Burstow?
Why choose festival paella catering in Burstow?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
Whatever you are celebrating in Burstow, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Open days
- Race days and sports events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Oakwood School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- How bad weather is handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
About our festival paella catering in Burstow
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. Whether it is charity and school events and music and food festivals, we can cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella and more.
At a fête or field event near Burstow, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Community events around Burstow
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Burstow will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Burstow is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Burstow to Guildford (20 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Gatwick Airport station is about 1.3 miles away. 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.
This part of Surrey takes in RH6. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane. Nearby, we also cater events in Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Burstow includes Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local pubs include The Shipley Bridge pub (less than half a mile south)
Places near Burstow
Other catering in Burstow
Burstow questions
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Burstow?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How far is Burstow from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Book crew catering in advance
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Larger pans for peak times.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Where we can cook in Burstow
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Vehicle access before and after the event
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Evening events in Burstow have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Burstow
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
- 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