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Festival Paella Catering for Pyrford Village events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Pyrford Village.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
Live festival paella catering in Pyrford Village
How our festival paella catering works in Pyrford Village
Organisers can book us as a stall or as caterers for staff, crew, volunteers or VIP areas. We cook seafood paella, churros and giant-pan paella, and we are regularly asked to cater crew, volunteer and VIP catering and school fairs and fundraisers.
Near Pyrford Village, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Check allergen info is on display
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Plan seating near the food area
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
Allergen information is available at the stall.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegan paella
Vegan visitors get a real meal.
Nearby places to Pyrford Village
Also in Pyrford Village
Questions from Pyrford Village
Is Pyrford Village close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Pyrford Village?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Pyrford Village?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Why choose festival paella catering in Pyrford Village?
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Community events and open days
- County and country shows
School fairs, for a school like Pyrford Church of England Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegan paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evening events in Pyrford Village have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we will serve and where.
- Burners and pans go up.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Fairs, fêtes and events in Pyrford Village
Pyrford Village is about 3 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Pyrford Village or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
If your event is in White Rose Lane, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, West Byfleet station is about 1.7 miles away. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Pyrford Village, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across GU22. Other places close to Pyrford Village for festival paella catering include Pyrford (1 mile north), Old Woking (2 miles south-west), Sheerwater (2 miles north-west), West Byfleet (2 miles north) and Woodham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Woking Community Hospital (2 miles west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Pyrford Village include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near Pyrford Village include Ripley Court School (1.3 miles south-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (1.6 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
- 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