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Festival & event paella in Hambledon, Surrey
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Hambledon and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Food and music festivals
- VIP and hospitality areas
- County and country shows
Festival paella catering near Hambledon
Fairs, fêtes and events in Hambledon
Hambledon is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Hambledon, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Hambledon is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Hambledon Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Witley station, about 0.9 miles west. Within about 5 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in GU8, we can bring festival paella catering to you. We can cater an event on streets such as Vann Lane, Maltlhouse Lane and Warren Lane. If your venue is just outside Hambledon, we also cover Wormley (1 mile west), Sandhills (1 mile west), Chiddingfold (2 miles south), Hydestile (2 miles north) and Enton Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north).
A little further out are Godalming Museum (3.5 miles north) and Milford Hospital (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near Hambledon include Farncombe Wood and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Rodborough (2.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Merry Harriers Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
Festival paella catering in Hambledon, cooked live
Crew meals are timed to your schedule, keeping your team fed. Whether it is sports club events and summer fairs and fêtes, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
At a field event near Hambledon, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Hambledon
It brings theatre to the food court.
Whatever you are celebrating in Hambledon, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Community events and open days
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Dominic's School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Evening events in Hambledon have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU8 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Book crew catering in advance
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check allergen info is on display
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Places near Hambledon
What else we do in Hambledon
Hambledon questions
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Hambledon close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we are available.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send us your list and we’ll respond.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
- 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