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Festival & event paella in Linchmere, Surrey
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Linchmere and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Music and food festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- Charity and school events
Planning an event in Linchmere?
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How our festival paella catering works in Linchmere
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for county and country shows and crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
A fête near Linchmere might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening events in Linchmere have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Linchmere
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Village fêtes
- Seasonal markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Race days and sports events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- If the price includes VAT
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Common questions in Linchmere
Is Linchmere too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Linchmere close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you come to Linchmere?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Linchmere and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
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 hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give traders a single information pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Nearby places to Linchmere
More for events in Linchmere
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Firm, level ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Linchmere
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling.
Community events around Linchmere
Linchmere is about 9 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Surrey. For an event in Linchmere, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Linchmere is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 1.4 miles west. School fairs, for a school like Woolmer Hill School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 4 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in GU27, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hammer Bottom (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (1 mile north-east), Hammer (1 mile north-east), Shottermill (2 miles north-east) and Bramshott Chase (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (12 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Prince of Wales pub (0.9 miles north)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- 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