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Festival & event paella in Headley, Surrey
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Headley.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering in Headley
Why choose festival paella catering in Headley?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Whatever you are celebrating in Headley, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- School and charity events
- Festivals
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Andrew's Catholic School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
About our festival paella catering in Headley
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it’s sports clubs and race days and open days and community events, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella and more.
At a field event near Headley, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Headley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
How we price festival paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
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.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Trader information and site rules
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
What else we do in Headley
Is live paella right for your event?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Catering across Surrey, including Headley
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Headley
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Headley close to London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Headley.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Evening events in Headley have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
Event catering near Headley
Headley is about 2 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. Across the KT18 area, we can cook for your guests. Headley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Headley to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in parks such as Nower Wood need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Headley, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Anywhere in KT18, we can bring festival paella catering to you. From Tilley Lane, Cunliffe Close and Lee Green or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Headley, we also cover Walton on the Hill (2 miles east), Tadworth (2 miles north-east), Box Hill (2 miles south), Lower Kingswood (3 miles east) and Kingswood (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (6 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (0.5 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Headley include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
- 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