Surrey · England
Festival Paella Catering in Hammer
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Hammer.
- Festivals
- Community events and open days
- School and charity events
Festival paella catering in Hammer
Festival paella catering for your event in Hammer
One paella stall covers many diets: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. For open days and community events and food and music festivals, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
A fête near Hammer might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Events we cater in Hammer
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- County and country shows
- Music and food festivals
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.5 miles east.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
Towns and villages near Hammer
What else we do in Hammer
FAQs for Hammer
What’s the nearest station to Hammer for guests?
Haslemere station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
How far is Hammer from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
What affects the price in Hammer
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Summer events in Hammer have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Planning festival paella catering in Hammer? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For event organisers in Hammer
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Running an event in Hammer
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU27, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Hammer is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Hammer to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Woolmer Hill School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St. Stephen's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 3 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in GU27, we can cook for your guests. From Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Schools near Hammer include Camelsdale Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile west)
Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Hammer hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
We cook in full view of visitors, serving throughout the event.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
- 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