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Festival Paella Catering in Earlswood
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Earlswood and across Surrey.
- Country shows
- Food and music festivals
- Charity and school events
Live festival paella catering in Earlswood
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
About our festival paella catering in Earlswood
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, from arrival times to waste. On the menu are giant-pan paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater crew, volunteer and VIP catering and open days and community events.
In Earlswood, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. A paella stall does that. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Running an event in Earlswood
Earlswood is about 1 mile south of Redhill, in Surrey. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Earlswood and the surrounding area. We cater in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Earlswood has its own station, Earlswood (Surrey) station. If your event is in Earlswood Common, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in RH1 and RH2, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Brook Road, Ifold Road and Emlyn Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Main roads around Earlswood include the A23, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Meadvale (1 mile west), Redhill (1 mile north), South Earlswood (1 mile south), South Nutfield (2 miles east) and Holmethorpe (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The Belfry (0.9 miles north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Dunottar School (0.6 miles north-west) and Reigate School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Scud pub (less than half a mile west)
Also near Earlswood
What else we do in Earlswood
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A level pitch on firm ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
FAQs for Earlswood
Could we have live paella in Earlswood Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
How far is Earlswood from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Plan seating near the food area
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
What affects the price in Earlswood
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- The paellas you choose
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Earlswood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For an evening event in Earlswood, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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 and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RH1 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Earlswood?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot paella keeps crew going. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Earlswood
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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