Surrey · England
Festival & event paella in Horton, Surrey
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Horton: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- School and charity events
- Sports club events
Planning an event in Horton?
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Crew meals are served at set times.
Larger pans for peak times.
How our festival paella catering works in Horton
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. For sports clubs and race days and open days, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Near Horton, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Towns and villages near Horton
Also in Horton
How the day works
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 while your guests chat. Summer events in Horton have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get 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.
Read more
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Horton
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the KT19 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Horton, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in KT19 and KT9, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Horton for festival paella catering include Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are The Ashley Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Horton include Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
- Schools near Horton include Chessington Community College (0.9 miles north-west) and Kingswood House School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north)
Who books festival paella catering in Horton?
One trader, many diets.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Horton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festivals
- Sports club events
- Open days and community events
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
For visitors coming by rail, Chessington South station is about 0.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
- How bad weather is handled
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, keeping queues short. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Horton
Do you come out to small places like Horton?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Horton close to London?
About 13 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we’ll let you know if we’re available.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
For event organisers in Horton
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
- 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