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Festival & event paella in Mimbridge, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Mimbridge.
- County and country shows
- Charity and school events
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering for Mimbridge events
What affects the price in Mimbridge
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
How our festival paella catering works in Mimbridge
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. Popular choices include vegan paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and summer fairs and race days and sports events.
Near Mimbridge, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
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Where we can cook in Mimbridge
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Mimbridge
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, events in Mimbridge stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Mimbridge and across Surrey
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Questions from Mimbridge
Could we have live paella in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you come out to small places like Mimbridge?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What do you need at the pitch?
Let us know what the pitch has and we will confirm our needs.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Send us the event details, dates and pitch information, and we will check availability.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Community events around Mimbridge
Mimbridge is about 2 miles north of Woking, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Mimbridge or on the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Mimbridge to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
If your event is in Milford Green and Coxhill Green, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. School fairs, for a school like Woking High School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Wherever your event is in GU24, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, Philpot Lane and Mount Road or the roads around them. Mimbridge is on the A3046, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover events in Horsell (1 mile south-east), Goldsworth Park (2 miles south), Woking (2 miles south), Stonehill (2 miles north-east) and St John's (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Chobham Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2 miles south-east). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Horsell CofE Aided Junior School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Public House (1 mile south)
Working with your venue
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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Mimbridge? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Check allergen info is on display
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
- 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