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Festival Paella Catering in Outwood
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Outwood.
- School and charity events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Feeding crew and volunteers
Festival paella catering near Outwood
Community events around Outwood
Outwood is about 3 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the RH1 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St John the Baptist? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Salfords station, about 2.2 miles west.
This part of Surrey takes in RH1, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Miller's Lane, Bellwether Lane and Scott's Hill. For events just outside Outwood, we cover Smallfield (1 mile south), Horley (3 miles west), Burstow (3 miles south), Fernhill (3 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north-west), Redhill (4 miles north-west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles west).
A little further out are Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.7 miles south) and East Surrey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Castle pub (under half a mile west)
About our festival paella catering in Outwood
We can trade as a stall or cook for crew, volunteers and VIP areas. We are often asked to cater summer fairs and fêtes and VIP and hospitality areas, with vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
For a village fête or field event near Outwood, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
About the dishes
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why choose live paella in Outwood?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Outwood
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Outwood and across Surrey
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
FAQs for Outwood
Do you trade at school fairs around Outwood?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Which station should guests use for Outwood?
Salfords station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
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.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What does festival paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why choose festival paella catering in Outwood?
It works at small fêtes and big festivals.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Outwood book us for events such as:
- Food and music festivals
- Open days and community events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Oakwood School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Provide seating near the food
- Book crew catering in advance
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check allergen info is on display
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Larger pans for peak times.
Also near Outwood
What else we do in Outwood
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- Trader information and site rules
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, events in Outwood stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff