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Festival Paella Catering in Mousehill
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Mousehill and across Surrey.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Country shows
Festival paella catering in Mousehill
Festival paella catering for your event in Mousehill
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. Whether it’s country shows and charity and school events, we can cook giant-pan paella, churros and vegan paella and more.
A fête near Mousehill might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Mousehill
Mousehill is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU8, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Events in parks such as Rodborough Common need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Milford School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Mousehill, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cook at events all over GU8. We can cater an event on streets such as Green Lane, The Cedars and Moushill Lane. If your venue is just outside Mousehill, we also cover Milford (1 mile north-east), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east), Witley (1 mile south) and Tuesley (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (1.1 miles east) and Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Mousehill include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include Rodborough (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Lion pub (within half a mile north)
How we price festival paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many guests are eating
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Summer events in Mousehill have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Mousehill? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Common questions in Mousehill
Do you come out to small places like Mousehill?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Mousehill?
Milford (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cater in Mousehill?
We do. We cook at events in Mousehill and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Where we can cook in Mousehill
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Access for unloading at set-up
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Mousehill
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Paella compared with other options
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out. There’s 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. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Mousehill
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Nearby places to Mousehill
Other catering in Mousehill
Perfect for your event in Mousehill
Crew love a hot meal on a long day.
In Mousehill and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Open days
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Festivals
- Sports club events
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St John the Evangelist's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Before booking anyone
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- 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