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Festival Paella Catering for Rowledge events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Rowledge.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- Country shows
Festival paella catering in Rowledge
Festival paella catering for your event in Rowledge
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, standing up or sitting on the grass. On the menu are churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for school and charity events and music and food festivals.
Rural events near Rowledge can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Perfect for your event in Rowledge
It copes with peak times, thanks to big-batch cooking.
In Rowledge and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Open days
- Charity and school events
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Race days and sports events
If your event is in Underdown nature reserve, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Firm, level ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What festival paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Rowledge
What else we do in Rowledge
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Check how many portions traders can serve
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Running an event in Rowledge
Rowledge is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Rowledge. Rowledge is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 2 miles west. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Saint James, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Rowledge, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
Anywhere in GU10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Chapel Road and Bell Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Holt Pound (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile north-east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north), Shortheath (1 mile north-east) and Batt's Corner (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Schools near Rowledge include Edgeborough School (1.2 miles east) and Weydon School (1.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Hare and Hounds pub (less than half a mile west)
Common questions in Rowledge
Do you come out to small places like Rowledge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater 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 cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Absolutely. Vegan paella is cooked in its own pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
For event organisers in Rowledge
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Summer events in Rowledge have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Read more
- 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