Surrey · England
Festival Paella Catering in East Horsley
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 East Horsley.
- Open days and community events
- Food and music festivals
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
Festival paella catering for East Horsley events
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Plan seating near the food area
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Festival paella catering in East Horsley, made fresh on the day
The cooking is part of the show. People stop, watch and come back to eat. Popular choices include seafood paella, churros and vegan paella, and we are often booked for seasonal markets and festivals.
Events near East Horsley are frequently volunteer-run, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Is live paella right for your event?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Summer events in East Horsley 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.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in East Horsley
Crew love a hot meal.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Race days and sports events
- Open days and community events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
School fairs, for a school like The Raleigh School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Trader information and site rules
- Flat, firm ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
East Horsley: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for East Horsley?
Horsley station, in East Horsley itself.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What documents can you send?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Do you cater in East Horsley?
We do. East Horsley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How much does festival paella catering cost in East Horsley?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Towns and villages near East Horsley
What else we do in East Horsley
Running an event in East Horsley
East Horsley is about 5 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in East Horsley and nearby villages. East Horsley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from East Horsley to Guildford (7 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Horsley station is in East Horsley itself. Events in parks such as The Forest and the Highlands need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of East Horsley, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in KT24 and KT11 is planned around your venue and timings. From Glendene Avenue, Cobham Way and High Park Avenue or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to East Horsley for festival paella catering include West Horsley (1 mile west), Effingham (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north-west), East Clandon (3 miles south-west) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include Howard of Effingham School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Duke Of Wellington Public House (1 mile south)
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. 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