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Festival Paella Catering for Old Woking events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Old Woking.
- Sports clubs and race days
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days and community events
Live festival paella catering in Old Woking
Festival paella catering in Old Woking, cooked live
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. Typical bookings include farmers’ and Christmas markets and festivals, serving giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
At a field event near Old Woking, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Live paella or other catering?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Old Woking hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Give traders a single information pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Extra pans for busy periods.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Summer events in Old Woking have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Running an event in Old Woking
Old Woking is about 2 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Old Woking will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Events in parks such as White Rose Lane need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Peter's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Within about 7 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
For festival paella catering in GU22 and GU23, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Ford Road, Farm Road and High Street, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Westfield (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles north-east), Woking (2 miles north-west), Pyrford (2 miles north-east) and Horsell (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (12 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find The Peacocks (1.5 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near Old Woking include St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (0.6 miles north-west) and St John the Baptist School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The New Inn (0.6 miles south)
Places near Old Woking
What else we do in Old Woking
Perfect for your event in Old Woking
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Old Woking and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Festivals
- Sports clubs and race days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Woking station, about 1.4 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Old Woking
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
FAQs for Old Woking
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook in White Rose Lane?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we’ll confirm.
Do you come to Old Woking?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Old Woking and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Old Woking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
A closer look at the menu
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan, 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