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Festival Paella Catering for Penny Pot events
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Penny Pot and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Village fêtes
- Agricultural and county shows
Book festival paella catering in Penny Pot
Occasions we cook for in Penny Pot
It handles peak times well, thanks to big-batch cooking.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Penny Pot book us for occasions like:
- Sports club events
- Open days and community events
- Village fêtes
- Food and music festivals
For visitors coming by rail, Brookwood station is about 2.7 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
How our festival paella catering works in Penny Pot
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Portions are served in seconds. On the menu are vegan paella, seafood paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater charity and school events and sports club events.
A fête near Penny Pot might be on a field with no mains power; let us know and we’ll plan for it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Questions from Penny Pot
Could we have live paella in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is Penny Pot too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you have vegan options at events?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Will there be long queues?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Do you need water?
We will confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What’s in the pans
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Summer events in Penny Pot have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Places near Penny Pot
What else we do in Penny Pot
Running an event in Penny Pot
Penny Pot is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. Across the GU24 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Events in parks such as Milford Green and Coxhill Green need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for. Running a fête for a church like Church of St Lawrence? A paella pan draws people in.
Wherever your event is in GU24, we can bring festival paella catering to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Castle Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile west), Coxhill Green (1 mile north-east), Chobham (1 mile north-east) and Bisley (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west) and Egham (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south) and The Peacocks (3 miles south-east). Not far away are Virginia Water Lake and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Gordon's School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Public House (0.8 miles north-east)
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- Clear information on power, water and waste
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Give traders a single information pack
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Paella compared with other options
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot meal keeps crew happy. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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