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Festival Paella Catering for Charleshill events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Charleshill and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
- Festivals
Festival paella catering in Charleshill
About our festival paella catering in Charleshill
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Charleshill. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater seasonal markets and sports clubs and race days.
A fête near Charleshill might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Is live paella right for your event?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Surrey, including Charleshill
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Occasions we cook for in Charleshill
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Charleshill:
- Country shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes
For visitors coming by rail, Farnham station is about 3.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Summer events in Charleshill have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. 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.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Where we can cook in Charleshill
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Trader information and site rules
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Charleshill
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Questions from Charleshill
What’s the nearest station to Charleshill for guests?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Is Charleshill close to London?
About 35 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cover Charleshill?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Charleshill and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Charleshill
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check allergen info is on display
Allergen details are available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Places near Charleshill
More for events in Charleshill
Event catering near Charleshill
Charleshill is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For an event in Charleshill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 395 places in Surrey. Our events stretch from Charleshill to Guildford (8 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St James? A paella pan draws people in. If your event is in Thundry Meadows, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Charleshill, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in GU10 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Farnham Road and Whitmead Road or the roads around them. You’ll find Charleshill on the B3001, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For events just outside Charleshill, we cover Tilford (1 mile west), Elstead (1 mile south-east), Tilford Common (2 miles south-west), Tilford Reeds (2 miles west) and Rushmoor (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (8 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Seale and Tongham (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Charleshill includes Runfold Wood and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include The Donkey pub (less than half a mile south-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