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Festival Paella Catering in Haslemere
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Haslemere.
- Race days and sports events
- Food and music festivals
- Country shows
Festival paella catering in Haslemere
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
About our festival paella catering in Haslemere
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, on the move or on a picnic rug. On the menu are churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we are often booked for summer fairs and fêtes and farmers’ and Christmas markets.
For events in a place like Haslemere, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. A paella stall does that. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Towns and villages near Haslemere
More for events in Haslemere
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Schedule crew meals
- Plan seating near the food area
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
Crew meals are served at set times.
Extra pans for busy periods.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Running an event in Haslemere
Haslemere is about 11 miles south of Aldershot, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Haslemere will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Haslemere is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Haslemere to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
School fairs, for a school like Shottermill Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. For visitors coming by rail, Haslemere station is in Haslemere itself. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 2 miles of Haslemere, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in GU27, we plan around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include Church Road, High Street and Longdene Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Being close to the A286 and A287, Haslemere is simple for us to get to for your event. Other places close to Haslemere for festival paella catering include Shottermill (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Hammer (1 mile west), Bramshott Chase (2 miles north-west) and Kingsley Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (11 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (8 miles north-east) and Farncombe (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Haslemere include Upper Lake and Lynchmere Commons.
- Nearby schools include Royal School Haslemere (1.2 miles north) and Woolmer Hill School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
What affects the price in Haslemere
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer events in Haslemere have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
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.
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Why choose festival paella catering in Haslemere?
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Haslemere:
- Village fêtes
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Music and food festivals
- County and country shows
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Christopher, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
Haslemere 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.
Do you trade at school fairs around Haslemere?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
- 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