Surrey · England
Festival Paella Catering for Frensham events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Frensham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering for Frensham events
Festival paella catering for your event in Frensham
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. Typical bookings include music and food festivals and seasonal markets, with churros, vegan paella and giant-pan paella.
Near Frensham, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Event catering near Frensham
Frensham is about 3 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. From the centre of Frensham to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Events in parks such as The Flashes need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 5 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street and Peakfield or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Millbridge (1 mile north), Shortfield Common (1 mile north), Crosswater (1 mile south-east), Tilford Reeds (2 miles north-east) and Tilford Common (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Farnham Castle (3.6 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Frensham include Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include Edgeborough School (1.2 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
What else we do in Frensham
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, popular with families.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Frensham
Is Frensham close to London?
About 38 miles from central London.
Do you trade at school fairs around Frensham?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For an evening event in Frensham, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Flat, firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Perfect for your event in Frensham
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Frensham:
- School and charity events
- Village fêtes
- Music and food festivals
- Community events and open days
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Provide seating near the food
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Live paella or other catering?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Frensham and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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