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Festival & event paella in East Molesey, Surrey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in East Molesey and across Surrey.
- Village fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering in East Molesey
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, events in East Molesey stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
About our festival paella catering in East Molesey
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. We cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re frequently booked for festivals and seasonal markets.
Summer fairs around East Molesey are often run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
FAQs for East Molesey
Which station should guests use for East Molesey?
Hampton Court station, about 0.5 miles east of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around East Molesey?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Nearby places to East Molesey
What else we do in East Molesey
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Who books festival paella catering in East Molesey?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In East Molesey, people book us for events such as:
- Sports club events
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Agricultural and county shows
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as The Orchard Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
East Molesey events: pitches and permissions
East Molesey is about 2 miles south-west of Teddington, in Surrey. For an event in East Molesey, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. East Molesey is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from East Molesey to London (about 13 miles away).
If your event is in Cigarette Island Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Hampton Court station, about 0.5 miles east.
Anywhere in KT8 and KT7, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Church Road, School Road and Grove Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include West Molesey (1 mile west), Hampton Hill (2 miles north), Hampton (2 miles north-west), Teddington (2 miles north-east) and Hampton Wick (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (6 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (9 miles west).
A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south-east) and Bentall Centre (2.2 miles east). Not far away are The Wood and The Lake.
- Local schools include Esher College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Albion pub (under half a mile east)
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
Crew meals are served at set times.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for 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.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in East Molesey
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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