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Festival & event paella in Chertsey, Surrey
Planning festival paella catering in Chertsey? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Sports club events
- Festivals
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering for Chertsey events
Festival paella catering in Chertsey, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. Whether it’s crew, volunteer and VIP catering and sports clubs and race days, we’ll put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Summer fairs around Chertsey are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. 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 Chertsey, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Occasions we cook for in Chertsey
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- School and charity events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Chertsey
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Fairs, fêtes and events in Chertsey
Chertsey is about 6 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Chertsey. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in parks such as Woburn Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for.
We cater events across KT16 and KT15. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, Charles Street and King Street. You will find Chertsey on the A317 and A320, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. We also cook at events in Lyne (1 mile west), Row Town (2 miles south), Ottershaw (2 miles south-west), Trumps Green (3 miles west) and Stonehill (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Runnymede Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles north). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Schools near Chertsey include Sir William Perkins's School (within half a mile west) and Chertsey High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Crown Hotel (less than half a mile north-east)
Questions from Chertsey
Can you cook in Woburn Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Chertsey?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you come to Chertsey?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Chertsey and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can we book you as a trader?
Send us the details, and we’ll reply with our availability and what we need.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
How we price festival paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Chertsey? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Chertsey and the whole of Surrey
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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