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Festival & event paella in Pachesham Park, Surrey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Pachesham Park and the surrounding area.
- Charity and school events
- Sports clubs and race days
- Festivals
Festival paella catering for Pachesham Park events
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, events in Pachesham Park stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we will serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Pachesham Park, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Festival paella catering in Pachesham Park, cooked live
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and service from the pan is fast. We cook vegan paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater open days and community events and village fêtes.
Rural events near Pachesham Park can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What affects the price in Pachesham Park
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the space, if you can
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Pachesham Park hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Pachesham Park and the whole of Surrey
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Flat, firm ground
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
Pachesham Park questions
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Pachesham Park?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How quickly can you serve?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will check availability.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Send traders one clear trader pack
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Who books festival paella catering in Pachesham Park?
Crew love a hot meal.
In Pachesham Park and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Country shows
- Open days and community events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Food and music festivals
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Therfield School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
Event catering near Pachesham Park
Pachesham Park is about 2 miles north-west of Ashtead, in Surrey. For festival paella catering in Pachesham Park, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If your event is in River Mole LNR, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashtead station, about 1.3 miles east. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of Pachesham Park, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Surrey takes in KT22, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Oaklawn Road, Oxshott Road and The Avenue. Other places close to Pachesham Park for festival paella catering include Oxshott (1 mile north-west), Malden Rushett (1 mile north-east), Ashtead (2 miles south-east), Stoke D'Abernon (2 miles west) and Barwell (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (3 miles east), Horley (12 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Epsom Cottage Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Pachesham Park include The Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include Danes Hill School (1 mile north-west) and The Royal Kent CofE Primary School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (0.9 miles south)
Places near Pachesham Park
Other catering in Pachesham Park
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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