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Festival Paella Catering in Cramhurst
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Cramhurst and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
- Charity and school events
Festival paella catering in Cramhurst
Festival paella catering in Cramhurst, made fresh on the day
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. Whether it’s school fairs and fundraisers and village fêtes and summer fairs, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros and more.
Near Cramhurst, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Evening events in Cramhurst have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Churros
Also near Cramhurst
Also in Cramhurst
For event organisers in Cramhurst
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Cramhurst? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Why choose festival paella catering in Cramhurst?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Open days and community events
If your event is in Rodborough Common, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Event catering near Cramhurst
Cramhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU8, we can cook for your guests. Cramhurst is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Cramhurst to Guildford (7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.8 miles east. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John the Evangelist's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Cramhurst, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in GU8, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Merryacres, Martins Wood and Cramhurst Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Cramhurst, we also cover Witley (1 mile south), Mousehill (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile east), Milford (1 mile north) and Enton Green (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Star Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Larger pans for peak times.
FAQs for Cramhurst
Do you come out to small places like Cramhurst?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Cramhurst for guests?
The closest is Milford (Surrey) station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Cramhurst.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
- 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