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Festival Paella Catering in Sheet's Heath
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Sheet's Heath.
- Community events and open days
- School and charity events
- County and country shows
Live festival paella catering in Sheet's Heath
Events we cater in Sheet's Heath
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Country shows
- School and charity events
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Food and music festivals
Events in parks such as Brookwood Lye need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
Festival paella catering in Sheet's Heath, made fresh on the day
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. Whether it’s summer fairs and fêtes and county and country shows, we can cook churros, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Rural events near Sheet's Heath can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For an evening event in Sheet's Heath, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Towns and villages near Sheet's Heath
What else we do in Sheet's Heath
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Where we can cook in Sheet's Heath
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Trader information and site rules
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
Sheet's Heath questions
Is Sheet's Heath too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Could we have live paella in Brookwood Lye?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Provide seating near the food
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Book crew catering in advance
Crew meals are served at set times.
Bowls and forks for eating on the go.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Sheet's Heath hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See How we price And The cost guide.
Running an event in Sheet's Heath
Sheet's Heath is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Sheet's Heath, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Sheet's Heath is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
For visitors coming by rail, Brookwood station is about 0.5 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Brookwood Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of GU24. From Benwell Road, Sheet's Heath Lane and The Ridgeway or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Sheet's Heath, we also cover Brookwood (1 mile south), Knaphill (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile north), Lucas Green (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles south-west), Egham (9 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Museum of The National Rifle Association (0.8 miles west) and Brookwood Hospital (0.9 miles east). Open spaces near Sheet's Heath include Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Knowl Hill School (1 mile south-west) and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College (1.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Nag's Head Inn (0.5 miles east)
What affects the price in Sheet's Heath
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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