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Festival & event paella in Newchapel, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Newchapel.
- Charity and school events
- Sports clubs and race days
- Festivals
Live festival paella catering in Newchapel
Newchapel: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Newchapel?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Newchapel from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What does festival paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
How our festival paella catering works in Newchapel
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. We cook churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for open days and summer fairs and fêtes.
Near Newchapel, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Who books festival paella catering in Newchapel?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- County and country shows
- Festivals
- Charity and school events
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Dormans station, about 2 miles east.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For an evening event in Newchapel, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Nearby places to Newchapel
More for events in Newchapel
Community events around Newchapel
Newchapel is about 3 miles north-west of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Across the RH7 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Newchapel is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
School fairs, for a school like Imberhorne School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Events in parks such as Centenary Fields need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Events in and around the High Weald National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Newchapel, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cover events in every part of the RH7 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Wembury Park, Eastbourne Road and Wire Mill Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Felcourt (1 mile east), Felbridge (2 miles south), Furnace Wood (2 miles south-west), Domewood (2 miles south-west) and Lingfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles west), Redhill (7 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (13 miles west).
A little further out are Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.3 miles south-west) and Queen Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Hedgecourt Lake.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
The huge pan is the star.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Where we can cook in Newchapel
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Newchapel? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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