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Festival & event paella in Irons Bottom, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Irons Bottom.
- Open days
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
Festival paella catering for Irons Bottom events
Festival paella catering in Irons Bottom, cooked live
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Whether it’s food and music festivals and seasonal markets, we can cook vegan paella, seafood paella and churros for your guests.
At a field event near Irons Bottom, power and water may be limited; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Where we can cook in Irons Bottom
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Trader information and site rules
- Access for unloading at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Irons Bottom
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why choose festival paella catering in Irons Bottom?
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Seasonal markets
- Festivals
School fairs, for a school like Burys Court School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
How we price festival paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Community events around Irons Bottom
Irons Bottom is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the RH2 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Emmanuel Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. For visitors coming by rail, Salfords station is about 2.1 miles away. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Irons Bottom, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in RH2, we plan around your venue and timings. Other places close to Irons Bottom for festival paella catering include Sidlow (1 mile north-east), South Park (2 miles north), Leigh (2 miles west), Dawesgreen (2 miles west) and Reigate (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (3 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (2.5 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (1.6 miles north-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Give traders a single information pack
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Irons Bottom questions
Can you cook in Earlswood Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Irons Bottom?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater in Irons Bottom?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Irons Bottom is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Irons Bottom?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For an evening event in Irons Bottom, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
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 send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
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. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Nearby places to Irons Bottom
Other catering in Irons Bottom
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
- 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