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Festival Paella Catering for Fickleshole events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Fickleshole and the surrounding area.
- Country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering in Fickleshole
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evening events in Fickleshole have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Festival paella catering in Fickleshole, cooked live
A paella stall covers several diets at once: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. For food and music festivals and summer fairs and fêtes, we will put together a menu of giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros.
For a village fête or field event near Fickleshole, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Fickleshole
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Fickleshole and nearby villages. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Woldingham station is about 3.2 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Leonard? A paella pan draws people in.
This part of Surrey takes in CR6, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane. For events just outside Fickleshole, we cover Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Nearby schools include Meridian High School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Bear pub (within half a mile south)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Why choose festival paella catering in Fickleshole?
It copes with peak times, because it is served from big pans.
Whatever you are celebrating in Fickleshole, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- County and country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Race days and sports events
If your event is in Addington Vale, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
Common questions in Fickleshole
What’s the nearest station to Fickleshole for guests?
Woldingham station, about 3.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook in Addington Vale?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What documents can you send?
Send us your list and we will respond.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Towns and villages near Fickleshole
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Should I cook it myself?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Flat, firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Fickleshole
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
What affects the price in Fickleshole
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, 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