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Festival & event paella in Hurst Green, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Hurst Green.
- Festivals
- Sports club events
- School fairs and fundraisers
Festival paella catering for Hurst Green events
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Schedule crew meals
- Provide seating near the food
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Festival paella catering in Hurst Green, made fresh on the day
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Hurst Green. Whether it is country shows and village fêtes, we can cook churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a village fête or field event near Hurst Green, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Summer events in Hurst Green have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading typically finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Hurst Green, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Hurst Green?
Not every trader covers vegans. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the others. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Hurst Green hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Hurst Green and the whole of Surrey
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Trader information and site rules
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Hurst Green events: pitches and permissions
Hurst Green is about 1 mile south of Oxted, in Surrey. Events in Hurst Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Hurst Green to London (18 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Hurst Green has its own station, Hurst Green station. School fairs, for a school like Hurst Green Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Here we cover the RH8 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Oast Road, Spring Lane and Quarry Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Hurst Green for festival paella catering include Oxted (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile east), Tandridge (2 miles west) and Merle Common (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Haxted Watermill Museum (4 miles south) and Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west). The countryside around Hurst Green includes Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
- Schools near Hurst Green include Hazelwood School (0.5 miles north-east) and Oxted School (1 mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Your questions about festival paella catering in Hurst Green
What’s the nearest station to Hurst Green for guests?
Hurst Green station, in Hurst Green itself.
Is Hurst Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What paperwork do you provide?
Send your requirements and we will include them with our application.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Who books festival paella catering in Hurst Green?
It handles peak times well, because it is served from big pans.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Open days and community events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Agatha's Hall, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
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What else we do in Hurst Green
- 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