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Festival & event paella in Chessington, Greater London
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Chessington. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School and charity events
- VIP and hospitality areas
Planning an event in Chessington?
Running an event in Chessington
Chessington is about 2 miles north-west of Epsom, in Greater London. Tell us where your event in Chessington will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Castle Hill Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in KT9, KT19 and KT6, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Elm Road, Cox Lane and Moor Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Chessington sits on or near the A243, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Chessington for festival paella catering include Horton (1 mile south), Old Malden (2 miles north-east), Tolworth (2 miles north-east), Surbiton (2 miles north) and Worcester Park (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (13 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (14 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Ashley Centre (2.6 miles south-east) and Cockney Museum (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Chessington include Kingston Hill Road area and Bonesgate Open Space.
- Local schools include Chessington Community College (0.6 miles south-west) and Shrewsbury House School (1.2 miles north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.8 miles north)
Festival paella catering in Chessington, cooked live
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. Whether it is village fêtes and summer fairs and sports club events, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella and more.
In Chessington, a paella pan suits street parties and school fairs, once permissions are sorted. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Area
- Chessington (KT9, KT19, KT6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Summer events in Chessington have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or KT9 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Chessington
Could we have live paella in Horton Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Chessington for guests?
Chessington North station, in Chessington itself.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Will there be long queues?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Why choose festival paella catering in Chessington?
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chessington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, Chessington North station is in Chessington itself.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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 hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Paella compared with other options
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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