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Festival Paella Catering for Paynes Green events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Paynes Green.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Charity and school events
- Music and food festivals
Festival paella catering near Paynes Green
For event organisers in Paynes Green
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Festival paella catering in Paynes Green, cooked live
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. The sight and smell of it cooking brings people over, and portions are served quickly from the pan. We’re often asked to cater open days and community events and school and charity events, with chicken and chorizo paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
Rural events near Paynes Green can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Paynes Green events: pitches and permissions
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. From the centre of Paynes Green to the outskirts, festival paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Paynes Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Paynes Green to Guildford (12 miles away).
If your event is in Wallis Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Paynes Green, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Wherever your event is in RH5, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). Not far away are Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
Nearby places to Paynes Green
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Is live paella right for your event?
Burger and hot dog stalls are familiar but similar. A paella pan stands out in a food line-up. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Paynes Green and across Surrey
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Book crew catering in advance
- Give traders a single information pack
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
Allergen details are available at the stall.
Larger pans for peak times.
FAQs for Paynes Green
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Paynes Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you come to Paynes Green?
We do. Paynes Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How quickly can you serve?
It is one of the quickest hot foods to serve, which suits busy periods.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
Where we can cook in Paynes Green
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clearance from tents and gazebos
- Firm, level ground
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Summer events in Paynes Green have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, 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 clear and leave the pitch clean.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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