Surrey · England
Festival Paella Catering in Hamsey Green
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Hamsey Green and across Surrey.
- Charity and school events
- County and country shows
- Festivals
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Festival paella catering in Hamsey Green, made fresh on the day
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. On the menu are vegan paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for school fairs and fundraisers and christmas and farmers’ markets.
Rural events near Hamsey Green can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Questions from Hamsey Green
Which station should guests use for Hamsey Green?
Upper Warlingham station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre.
Is Hamsey Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
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.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Where we can cook in Hamsey Green
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Trader information and site rules
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Hamsey Green
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Community events around Hamsey Green
Hamsey Green is about 1 mile north of Warlingham, in Surrey. For festival paella catering in Hamsey Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Hamsey Green is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hamsey Green to London (about 13 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Antony, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If your event is in Blanchman's Farm, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
Wherever your event is in CR6 and CR2, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Clyde Avenue, Crewe's Lane and Princes Avenue; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Warlingham (1 mile south), Whyteleafe (1 mile south-west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Sanderstead (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (1.4 miles east) and East Surrey Museum (2.6 miles south). Not far away are South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Local schools include Warlingham School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The White Lion Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Hamsey Green
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How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening events in Hamsey Green 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.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- Paperwork goes over in good time.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check how many portions traders can serve
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Is live paella right for your event?
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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