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Festival Paella Catering for Shere events
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Shere and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Sports clubs and race days
Book festival paella catering in Shere
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For an evening event in Shere, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Festival paella catering in Shere, made fresh on the day
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it is festivals and county and country shows, we can cook giant-pan paella, churros and seafood paella and more.
For a village fête or field event near Shere, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Live paella or other catering?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so queues move quickly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Shere hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Towns and villages near Shere
What else we do in Shere
Perfect for your event in Shere
One trader, many diets.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Community events and open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Country shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
School fairs, for a school like Shere CofE Aided Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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.
How we price festival paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Firm, level ground
- A pitch away from tents and structures
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Common questions in Shere
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Shere for guests?
Gomshall station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Shere events: pitches and permissions
Shere is about 5 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Shere will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as The Church of St James, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. Events in parks such as Colekitchen Down need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Within about a mile is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
We cater events across GU5. We can cater an event on streets such as Lower Street, Orchard Road and Shere Lane. Nearby, we also cater events in Gomshall (1 mile east), Albury Heath (1 mile south-west), Little London (1 mile south-west), Albury (1 mile west) and Abinger Hammer (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles west), Woking (8 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Shere Museum (less than half a mile east) and Abinger Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Shere include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Local pubs include The White Horse Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check how many portions traders can serve
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check allergen info is on display
- Give traders a single information pack
If crew or volunteer meals are booked, they’re served at the agreed times.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Giant paella pans
It is the giant pan people come to see.
- 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