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Festival & event paella in Great Burgh, Surrey
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Great Burgh and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
Book festival paella catering in Great Burgh
About our festival paella catering in Great Burgh
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Great Burgh. We are often asked to cater school fairs and fundraisers and county and country shows, serving churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
Around Great Burgh, a fête or summer fair suits a giant paella pan. Send us the pitch and access details. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Towns and villages near Great Burgh
Other catering in Great Burgh
Paella compared with other options
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Great Burgh hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How we price festival paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books festival paella catering in Great Burgh?
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Great Burgh:
- School and charity events
- County and country shows
- Open days
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, Great Burgh has its own station, Tattenham Corner station.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Great Burgh
Great Burgh is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Great Burgh. Great Burgh is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Great Burgh to London (about 14 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Shawley Community Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If your event is in Merland Rise Recreational Ground, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Within about 6 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in KT18, KT17 and KT20, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Upland Drive, Upland Way and Downland Way. Great Burgh is on the B290 and B2221, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Great Burgh for festival paella catering include Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north-west), Nork (1 mile north-east) and Langley Vale (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (3.7 miles north). Not far away are Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Great Burgh include Aberdour School (0.8 miles east) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Derby Arms (0.9 miles west)
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check allergen info is on display
- Provide seating near the food
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Crew meals are served at set times.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening events in Great Burgh have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Questions from Great Burgh
Can you cook in Merland Rise Recreational Ground?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Great Burgh?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
- 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