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Festival & event paella in Fairlands, Surrey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Fairlands and across Surrey.
- County and country shows
- Food and music festivals
- Open days and community events
Planning an event in Fairlands?
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice, cooking in full view.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
How our festival paella catering works in Fairlands
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, so your team eats well on a long day. Whether it is race days and sports events and food and music festivals, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and vegan paella and more.
Rural events near Fairlands can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For an evening event in Fairlands, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Access for unloading at set-up
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Fairlands
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Fairlands? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What affects the price in Fairlands
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Why choose live paella in Fairlands?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Fairlands hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Surrey, including Fairlands
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Fairlands
More for events in Fairlands
Questions from Fairlands
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.
How far is Fairlands from London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cover Fairlands?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Fairlands. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you have the documents we need?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Why choose festival paella catering in Fairlands?
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
Whatever you are celebrating in Fairlands, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- School and charity events
- Food and music festivals
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
School fairs, for a school like Worplesdon Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Running an event in Fairlands
Fairlands is about 2 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU3, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Events in parks such as Chitty's Common need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Alban's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 8 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in GU3, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Your event could be at a home on Dynevor Place, Brooke Forest and Kiln Meadows or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Wood Street Village (1 mile south-west), Worplesdon (1 mile north), Willey Green (2 miles west), Stanford Common (2 miles north-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (12 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east) and Dorking (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.8 miles south-east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Fairlands includes Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rydes Hill Preparatory School (1 mile south-east) and Kings College Guildford (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Hare and Hounds pub (0.8 miles south-east)
- 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