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Festival Paella Catering in Malden Rushett
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Malden Rushett: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Live festival paella catering in Malden Rushett
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting 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.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Festival paella catering for your event in Malden Rushett
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. We’re often asked to cater county and country shows and festivals, with churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Events in Malden Rushett range from street parties and school fairs to markets and festivals. Public spaces normally need council permission, and we will provide what the organiser asks for. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Malden Rushett (KT9)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Community events around Malden Rushett
Malden Rushett is about 2 miles north of Ashtead, in Greater London. Anywhere in KT9, we will come to your venue or garden. Malden Rushett is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Malden Rushett to Guildford (13 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Chessington Community College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Chessington South station, about 1.3 miles north. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Malden Rushett, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of the KT9 postcode area. From Silverglade, Leatherhead Road and West Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Malden Rushett for festival paella catering include Barwell (1 mile north), Pachesham Park (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles north-west), Oxshott (2 miles west) and Ashtead (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in London (15 miles north-east), City of Westminster (14 miles north-east), Marylebone (14 miles north-east), Kensington (12 miles north-east), Brompton (13 miles north-east) and Stockwell (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chessington Castle Hill (1.8 miles north-east) and The Ashley Centre (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Malden Rushett include The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.7 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Malden Rushett, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Live paella or other catering?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Malden Rushett hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Other catering in Malden Rushett
Your questions about festival paella catering in Malden Rushett
Is parking a problem for events in Malden Rushett?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Will there be long queues?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we’ll check availability.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, events in Malden Rushett stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Book crew catering in advance
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Larger pans for peak times.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A level pitch on firm ground
Malden Rushett is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- 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