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Festival & event paella in Grayshott, Surrey
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Grayshott.
- County and country shows
- Sports club events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering for Grayshott events
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Festival paella catering for your event in Grayshott
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. For village fêtes and summer fairs and music and food festivals, we’ll put together a menu of churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella and more.
Summer fairs around Grayshott are frequently run by volunteers, so a self-sufficient trader makes life easier. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
How we price festival paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head normally 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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Grayshott? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Access for unloading at set-up
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Towns and villages near Grayshott
Other catering in Grayshott
Running an event in Grayshott
Grayshott is about 7 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Grayshott will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Grayshott is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Grayshott to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Luke? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 2.2 miles south-east. Within about a mile is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in GU26, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Whether your event is on Church Lane, Vale Wood Lane and Avenue Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Grayshott, we also cover Hindhead (1 mile east), Nutcombe (1 mile south-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile north), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile north-west) and Green Cross (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (15 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north), Frimley (14 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east) and Ash (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Lynchmere Commons and Gibbet Hill.
- Local schools include St Edmund's School (under half a mile south-east) and Woolmer Hill School (1.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox & Pelican pub (within half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check allergen info is on display
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, events in Grayshott stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Grayshott
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Grayshott book us for events such as:
- Sports clubs and race days
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- County and country shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
School fairs, for a school like Grayshott Church of England Controlled Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
Questions from Grayshott
Which station should guests use for Grayshott?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
How far is Grayshott from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
- 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