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Festival Paella Catering for Donkey Town events
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 Donkey Town.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fêtes
- Open days and community events
Book festival paella catering in Donkey Town
Occasions we cook for in Donkey Town
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Community events and open days
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bagshot station, about 2.3 miles north-west.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
About our festival paella catering in Donkey Town
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. On the menu are vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater seasonal markets and sports clubs and race days.
At a field event near Donkey Town, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Event catering near Donkey Town
Donkey Town is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. For festival paella catering in Donkey Town, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Donkey Town is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Holy Trinity? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Gordon's School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
We cook at events all over the GU24 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Broad Street, Orchard Close and Ashley Way or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lucas Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile north-west), Bisley (1 mile south-east) and Penny Pot (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Donkey Town include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.9 miles east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Flat, firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Donkey Town
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, events in Donkey Town stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting 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 suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Donkey Town
Do you come out to small places like Donkey Town?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Could we have live paella in Brentmoor Heath?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, ideal for peak times.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Why choose live paella in Donkey Town?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Surrey, including Donkey Town
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Also near Donkey Town
More for events in Donkey Town
- 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