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Festival & event paella in Chobham, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Chobham.
- Open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering for Chobham events
About our festival paella catering in Chobham
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. On the menu are vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for open days and community events and village fêtes.
Summer fairs around Chobham are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Why choose festival paella catering in Chobham?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Chobham:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Charity and school events
- Music and food festivals
- Open days
For visitors coming by rail, Longcross station is about 2.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
Nearby places to Chobham
Other catering in Chobham
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Running an event in Chobham
Chobham is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. For festival paella catering in Chobham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Chobham. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Chobham to Guildford (7 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like St Lawrence CofE (Aided) Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. If your event is in Milford Green and Coxhill Green, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
This part of Surrey takes in GU24, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Back of High Street and Station Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Main roads around Chobham include the A319, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Chobham for festival paella catering include Coxhill Green (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), Brick Hill (2 miles north-west) and West End (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
A little further out are The Peacocks (2.9 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.7 miles south). Not far away are Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
- Local schools include Woking High School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sun Public House (within half a mile south)
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Common questions in Chobham
Is Chobham close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements and we will respond.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How quickly can you serve?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Trader information and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Chobham
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. Evening events in Chobham have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU24 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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