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Festival & event paella in Charlton, Surrey
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Charlton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
Festival paella catering near Charlton
How our festival paella catering works in Charlton
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Popular choices include seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re frequently booked for country shows and seasonal markets.
Rural events near Charlton can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. Evening events in Charlton have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Live paella or other catering?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
How we price festival paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Charlton questions
Can you cook in Sunbury Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you trade at school fairs around Charlton?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Do you cover Charlton?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Charlton and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Nearby places to Charlton
Also in Charlton
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Community events around Charlton
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Charlton and nearby villages. Charlton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Charlton to Guildford (13 miles away).
Events in parks such as Sunbury Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For visitors coming by rail, Upper Halliford station is about 0.6 miles away.
This part of Surrey takes in TW17, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover events in Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
A little further out are Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Schools near Charlton include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.8 miles east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile 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