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Festival Paella Catering in Jacobs Well
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Jacobs Well and the surrounding area.
- Agricultural and county shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Festival paella catering in Jacobs Well
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- A level pitch on firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Festival paella catering in Jacobs Well, cooked live
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. We are often asked to cater sports clubs and race days and crew, volunteer and VIP catering, serving churros, giant-pan paella and vegan paella.
Near Jacobs Well, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- How many courses
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Give traders a single information pack
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Jacobs Well: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Jacobs Well for guests?
Worplesdon station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you trade at school fairs around Jacobs Well?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the event needs and we will send it with our application.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Towns and villages near Jacobs Well
More for events in Jacobs Well
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, events in Jacobs Well stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Event catering near Jacobs Well
Jacobs Well is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. For festival paella catering in Jacobs Well, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
School fairs, for a school like Weyfield Academy, are a natural fit for a paella stall. If your event is in Stringer's Common, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Jacobs Well, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Festival paella catering in GU4 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Douglas Close, Barnett Row and Queenhythe Crescent; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Jacobs Well for festival paella catering include Bellfields (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile north-east), Burpham (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile south-west) and Pyle Hill (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Woking (3 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (11 miles north).
A little further out are The Peacocks (3.6 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.3 miles south). Not far away are Silent Pool and Littlefield Common.
- Schools near Jacobs Well include Pond Meadow School (0.9 miles south-west) and Christ's College (1 mile south-west)
Why choose festival paella catering in Jacobs Well?
It brings theatre to the food court.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Jacobs Well and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Seasonal markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Festivals
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Worplesdon station, about 1.5 miles north.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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