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Festival & event paella in Cobham, Surrey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Cobham and the surrounding area.
- Race days and sports events
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering for Cobham events
Festival paella catering in Cobham, made fresh on the day
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. Whether it is festivals and country shows, we will put together a menu of churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella and more.
Events near Cobham are often volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Firm, level ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Your trader pack and site rules
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
FAQs for Cobham
Which station should guests use for Cobham?
The closest is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Cobham?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is there a vegan option?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
What do you need at the pitch?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
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. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Cobham hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Perfect for your event in Cobham
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Cobham:
- Country shows
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes
- School and charity events
School fairs, for a school like St Andrew's CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Running an event in Cobham
Cobham is about 6 miles west of Epsom, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Cobham, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Cobham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, about 1.1 miles south. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Andrew? A paella pan draws people in. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Surrey takes in KT11, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on High Street, Summerhays and Fairfield Park or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Cobham, we also cover Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-east), Oxshott (2 miles east), West End (2 miles north), Pachesham Park (3 miles east) and Esher (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (3 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Cobham include Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
- Schools near Cobham include Cobham Free School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Running Mare pub (0.6 miles south)
Towns and villages near Cobham
More for events in Cobham
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Summer events in Cobham have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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