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Festival Paella Catering in Mid Holmwood
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Mid Holmwood and across Surrey.
- School and charity events
- Country shows
- Open days
Festival paella catering for Mid Holmwood events
Festival paella catering for your event in Mid Holmwood
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Whether it is open days and community events and charity and school events, we will put together a menu of vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros and more.
A fête near Mid Holmwood might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we will plan for it. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why choose festival paella catering in Mid Holmwood?
Crew love a hot meal.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- County and country shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Open days and community events
- Food and music festivals
Events in parks such as Inholms Clay Pit need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Places near Mid Holmwood
Other catering in Mid Holmwood
Mid Holmwood: your questions answered
Is Mid Holmwood too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Mid Holmwood close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Why choose live paella in Mid Holmwood?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Mid Holmwood hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Flat, firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Mid Holmwood
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
Mid Holmwood events: pitches and permissions
Mid Holmwood is about 2 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Mid Holmwood, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Mid Holmwood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Mid Holmwood to Guildford (11 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Holmwood station, about 1.6 miles south. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St John's Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Mid Holmwood, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in RH5, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Horsham Road, Swallow Lane and Mid Holmwood Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include North Holmwood (1 mile north-east), Blackbrook (1 mile north-east), Dorking (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles north-west) and Wotton (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
A little further out are Betchworth Castle (2.7 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.4 miles west). Open spaces near Mid Holmwood include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Norfolk Arms (within half a mile south)
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. Evening events in Mid Holmwood have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Read more
- 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