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Festival & event paella in Grayswood, Surrey
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Grayswood. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- School and charity events
- Sports clubs and race days
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering for Grayswood events
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Grayswood, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
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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How our festival paella catering works in Grayswood
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. Typical bookings include summer fairs and fêtes and county and country shows, with vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Grayswood, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What festival paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Grayswood questions
What’s the nearest station to Grayswood for guests?
The closest is Haslemere station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Event catering near Grayswood
Grayswood is about 9 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Grayswood, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Grayswood to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Grayswood Church of England (Aided) Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Haslemere station is about 1.7 miles away. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Grayswood, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in GU27 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Lower Road, Ash Tree Close and The Mount or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Brook (2 miles north-east), Bowlhead Green (2 miles north), Chiddingfold (2 miles east), Sandhills (2 miles north-east) and Wormley (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (9 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Lynchmere Commons and Gibbet Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Inn (within half a mile west)
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
For event organisers in Grayswood
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Nearby places to Grayswood
Other catering in Grayswood
Why choose festival paella catering in Grayswood?
It copes with peak times, because it is served from big pans.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Village fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- School and charity events
Running a fête for a church like All Saints' Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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