Surrey · England
Festival Paella Catering in Friday Street
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Friday Street and the surrounding area.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering in Friday Street
Running an event in Friday Street
Friday Street is about 3 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH5, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 2.9 miles north-west. If your event is in Wotton and Abinger Commons, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Friday Street, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Sheephouse Lane, Noons Corner Road and Abinger Common Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Abinger Bottom (1 mile south), Abinger Common (1 mile west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (1 mile west) and Mesolithic Museum (1 mile west). Not far away are Vann Lake and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Stephan Langton Inn (under half a mile north-west)
About our festival paella catering in Friday Street
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. We’re often asked to cater farmers’ and Christmas markets and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella.
Rural events near Friday Street can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Why choose festival paella catering in Friday Street?
It brings theatre to the food court.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Race days and sports events
- Food and music festivals
- Seasonal markets
Running a fête for a church like Church of St James? A paella pan draws people in.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Friday Street? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose live paella in Friday Street?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. There’s 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. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Friday Street
Other catering in Friday Street
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Summer events in Friday Street have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Friday Street
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- The event’s site rules and timings
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Your questions about festival paella catering in Friday Street
Is Friday Street too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you trade at school fairs around Friday Street?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you need water?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Friday Street?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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