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Festival & event paella in Claygate, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Claygate.
- Charity and school events
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering in Claygate
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Festival paella catering for your event in Claygate
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. Whether it is village fêtes and music and food festivals, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella for your guests.
For events in a place like Claygate, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. Paella does exactly that. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Running an event in Claygate
Claygate is about 3 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Claygate will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Claygate station is in Claygate itself. If your event is in Claygate Common, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 8 miles of Claygate, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in KT10, we can bring festival paella catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, High Street and Station Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Barwell (1 mile south-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile north), Esher (1 mile north-west), Hook (1 mile east) and Malden Rushett (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (11 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.1 miles north-east) and The Ashley Centre (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include Chessington Community College (1.3 miles east) and Milbourne Lodge School (1.3 miles west)
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Access for unloading at set-up
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Claygate
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Claygate? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, events in Claygate stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Places near Claygate
What else we do in Claygate
Perfect for your event in Claygate
It copes with peak times, because it’s served from big pans.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Country shows
- Sports club events
- Seasonal markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Running a fête for a church like Church of Holy Trinity? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan seating near the food area
- Give traders a single information pack
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Questions from Claygate
Which station should guests use for Claygate?
Claygate station, in Claygate itself.
How far is Claygate from London?
About 14 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
- 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