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Festival Paella Catering in Guildford
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Guildford: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
- Open days
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Festival paella catering in Guildford, made fresh on the day
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella, and we’re often booked for agricultural and county shows and sports club events.
Guildford hosts all kinds of events, from markets to festivals. A paella stall draws a crowd and serves fast. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. There is 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 Guildford hosts choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Guildford and across Surrey
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Give traders a single information pack
We keep our pitch tidy and safe throughout the day.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Questions from Guildford
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Guildford?
London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What documents can you send?
Share your trader requirements and we’ll respond.
What does festival paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Evening events in Guildford have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- 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 clear and leave the pitch clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Guildford? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Running an event in Guildford
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. For festival paella catering in Guildford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Guildford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St John the Evangelist? A paella pan draws people in. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Sandfield Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. 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.
Festival paella catering in GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3 is planned around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Road, Market Street and High Street or the roads around them. Main roads around Guildford include the A3 and A25, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Guildford, we cover Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). Guildford is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for events.
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
- Schools near Guildford include Surrey Maths School (0.5 miles south-west) and Guildford High School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Head pub (within half a mile south-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Trader information and site rules
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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