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Festival Paella Catering in Sheerwater
Looking for festival paella catering in Sheerwater? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Festivals
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
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Festival paella catering in Sheerwater, made fresh on the day
Paella in a bowl is perfect festival food, standing up or sitting on the grass. We’re often asked to cater crew, volunteer and VIP catering and school fairs and fundraisers, serving vegan paella, seafood paella and giant-pan paella.
A fête near Sheerwater might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Sheerwater
Sheerwater is about 2 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the GU21 area, we can cook for your guests. Sheerwater is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Events in parks such as White Rose Lane need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Running a fête for a church like St. Michaels Church? A paella pan draws people in.
For festival paella catering in GU21, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Dartmouth Avenue, Dartmouth Green and Pine Grove or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Sheerwater, we cover Pyrford (1 mile south-east), Woodham (1 mile north-east), West Byfleet (1 mile east), Horsell (1 mile west) and Pyrford Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
A little further out are Woking Community Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and The Hockey Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Schools near Sheerwater include The Bishop David Brown School (less than half a mile north-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (under half a mile north-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Schedule crew meals
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
What affects the price in Sheerwater
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Sheerwater
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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Other catering in Sheerwater
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Not every trader covers vegans. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Sheerwater and across Surrey
- No hidden extras in your quote
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
- The event’s site rules and timings
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sheerwater
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, events in Sheerwater stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading generally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- You get our stall menu and what we need on site.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- We time the first pans for the lunchtime rush.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Planning festival paella catering in Sheerwater? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Sheerwater
Do you come out to small places like Sheerwater?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Sheerwater close to London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
- 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