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Festival Paella Catering in Godalming
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Godalming and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Charity and school events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Sports club events
Book festival paella catering in Godalming
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Festival paella catering for your event in Godalming
Few street foods pull a crowd like a huge paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. On the menu are seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for music and food festivals and seasonal markets.
In Godalming, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Godalming, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Godalming, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Schedule crew meals
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
Pans cook in full view, serving throughout the event.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Event catering near Godalming
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For an event in Godalming, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
School fairs, for a school like Moss Lane School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in parks such as Phillips Memorial Park need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Godalming, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in GU7 and GU8, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Market Mews, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Being close to the A3100 and B2130, Godalming is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. We also cook at events in Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (under half a mile north). The countryside around Godalming includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Godalming include St Hilary's School (within half a mile south-west) and Godalming College (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Richmond Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Nearby places to Godalming
What else we do in Godalming
Why choose live paella in Godalming?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Godalming hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And The cost guide.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
FAQs for Godalming
Which station should guests use for Godalming?
Godalming station, in Godalming itself.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Godalming?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cover Godalming?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Godalming. For a quote, use our quote form.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What festival paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Firm, level ground
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- 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