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Festival Paella Catering in Holt Pound
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Holt Pound. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Race days and sports events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Book festival paella catering in Holt Pound
Festival paella catering in Holt Pound, cooked live
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. Typical bookings include sports clubs and race days and school and charity events, serving seafood paella, vegan paella and churros.
At a fête or field event near Holt Pound, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check allergen info is on display
- Put all trader information in one pack
Crew meals are served at set times.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Paella compared with other options
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Holt Pound hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Holt Pound
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, your venue or GU10 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Summer events in Holt Pound 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.
- 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.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Common questions in Holt Pound
Could we have live paella in Underdown nature reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Holt Pound from London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. There is a vegan pan next to the others.
Can you feed our volunteers?
We can. We can cook for crew, volunteers or a hospitality area as well as, or instead of, a public stall.
Who books festival paella catering in Holt Pound?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Village fêtes
- Festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Event catering near Holt Pound
Holt Pound is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. From the centre of Holt Pound to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Holt Pound to Guildford (12 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Saint James, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Holt Pound, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cook at events all over GU10 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Fullers Road and The Wickets or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rowledge (1 mile east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-east), Boundstone (1 mile east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile south-west) and Shortheath (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north-east), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Ash (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Powderham Castle (2.2 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south). The countryside around Holt Pound includes Farnham Heath and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east) and Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cherry Tree pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Places near Holt Pound
Other catering in Holt Pound
Where we can cook in Holt Pound
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Firm, level ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- 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