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Festival Paella Catering in Old Malden
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Old Malden and the surrounding area.
- Open days
- School and charity events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
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Festival paella catering in Old Malden, cooked live
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days. Typical bookings include feeding crew and volunteers and music and food festivals, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
Around Old Malden, a fête or summer fair suits a huge paella pan. Send us the pitch and access details. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Why choose live paella in Old Malden?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Old Malden hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Provide seating near the food
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Larger pans for peak times.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. For an evening event in Old Malden, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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Your questions about festival paella catering in Old Malden
Is Old Malden close to London?
About 11 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Old Malden?
The closest is Tolworth station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you come to Old Malden?
Yes, we do. Old Malden is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can we book you as a trader?
Tell us about your event, and we will reply with our availability and what we need.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
Fairs, fêtes and events in Old Malden
Old Malden is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Old Malden 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 all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Old Malden to London (11 miles away).
If your event is in Hogsmill LNR, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. Running a fête for a church like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin? A paella pan draws people in.
For festival paella catering in KT19, KT4 and KT5, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Curtis Road, Rowden Road and Grafton Road. We also cook at events in Worcester Park (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile north-west), Stoneleigh (1 mile south-east), Berrylands (1 mile north-west) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (3 miles south), Horley (14 miles south), Redhill (10 miles south-east), Egham (13 miles west) and Reigate (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles west) and Bentall Centre (3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Nearby schools include Richard Challoner School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Plough Inn Public House (1 mile north-east)
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
- 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