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Festival Paella Catering for Fernhurst events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Fernhurst. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Festivals
- Sports club events
Festival paella catering in Fernhurst
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Fernhurst
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
How our festival paella catering works in Fernhurst
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, churros and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater county and country shows and summer fairs and fêtes.
For a village fête or field event near Fernhurst, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Fernhurst? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Summer events in Fernhurst have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- We check your 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
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Event catering near Fernhurst
Fernhurst is about 10 miles east of Petersfield, in Surrey. Across the GU27 area, we can cook for your guests. Fernhurst is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Margaret? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, Haslemere station is about 2.7 miles away. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Fernhurst, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in GU27, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Road, Merle Way and Bishops Close. Nearby, we also cater events in Kingsley Green (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (2 miles north-west), Linchmere (2 miles north-west), Redford (3 miles south-west) and Haslemere (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles north-east), Ash (14 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find North Ambersham (1.1 miles east) and Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Fernhurst include Blackdown and Cooksbridge Meadow.
What affects the price in Fernhurst
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Common questions in Fernhurst
Is Fernhurst close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Fernhurst?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Places near Fernhurst
More for events in Fernhurst
- 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