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Festival Paella Catering for Pitland Street events
Planning festival paella catering in Pitland Street? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Race days and sports events
Festival paella catering near Pitland Street
Festival paella catering in Pitland Street, cooked live
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Typical bookings include festivals and farmers’ and Christmas markets, with churros, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Rural events near Pitland Street can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
It’s the giant pan people come to see.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Places near Pitland Street
Other catering in Pitland Street
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. Summer events in Pitland Street have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Spacing from tents and other structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Check every diet is covered by the line-up
- Check allergen info is on display
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Book crew catering in advance
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Community events around Pitland Street
Pitland Street is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Pitland Street, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like St Mary The Virgins Church? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Belmont Prep School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 2 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in RH5, we can bring festival paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Horsham Road, Pitland Street and Holmbury Hill Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Holmbury St Mary (1 mile north), Peaslake (2 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south-west), Ewhurst Green (3 miles south) and Mayes Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (1.2 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (1 mile south-west)
Why choose festival paella catering in Pitland Street?
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
In Pitland Street and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- School and charity events
- Food and music festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Events in parks such as Wotton and Abinger Commons need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
Common questions in Pitland Street
What’s the nearest station to Pitland Street for guests?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Pitland Street?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Do you cater in Pitland Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Pitland Street is within our area and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you have the documents we need?
Send your requirements and we’ll include them with our application.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Paella compared with other options
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Surrey, including Pitland Street
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pitland Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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