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Festival & event paella in Epsom Downs, Surrey
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Epsom Downs and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Open days and community events
- Music and food festivals
- Sports club events
Planning an event in Epsom Downs?
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How our festival paella catering works in Epsom Downs
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. We are frequently asked to cater county and country shows and charity and school events, with churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Rural events near Epsom Downs can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check allergen info is on display
- Give traders a single information pack
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Community events around Epsom Downs
Epsom Downs is about 1 mile south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Epsom Downs, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our events stretch from Epsom Downs to London (about 14 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Epsom Downs has its own station, Epsom Downs station. Events in parks such as Priest Hill need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Epsom Downs, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in KT17 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Longdown Lane South, Bunbury Way and Burgh Heath Road. If your venue is just outside Epsom Downs, we also cover Nork (1 mile east), North Looe (1 mile north), Great Burgh (1 mile south-east), Tattenham Corner (1 mile south) and Langley Vale (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west) and Reigate (6 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Epsom General Hospital (1.3 miles west) and The Ashley Centre (1.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Nearby schools include Laine Theatre Arts (1.2 miles north-west) and The Beacon School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Derby Arms (0.7 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Epsom Downs
Other catering in Epsom Downs
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events we cater in Epsom Downs
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Epsom Downs and Surrey:
- Seasonal markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- County and country shows
- Open days and community events
School fairs, for a school like Warren Mead Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Evening events in Epsom Downs have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Epsom Downs
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Epsom Downs
How far is Epsom Downs from London?
About 14 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Epsom Downs?
Epsom Downs station, in Epsom Downs itself.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. The vegan pan is cooked separately.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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