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Festival Paella Catering in Sidlow
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Sidlow. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- School and charity events
- Agricultural and county shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
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How our festival paella catering works in Sidlow
The cooking is part of the show. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Whether it is music and food festivals and school and charity events, we can cook giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
A fête near Sidlow might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Sidlow events: pitches and permissions
Sidlow is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. For festival paella catering in Sidlow, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Sidlow is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Dovers Green School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Running a fête for a church like Emmanuel Church? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Sidlow, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the RH2 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Irons Bottom (1 mile south-west), South Park (1 mile north), Leigh (2 miles west), Reigate (2 miles north) and Dawesgreen (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (2 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (1.3 miles north) and Burys Court School (1.4 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sidlow? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Sidlow: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Sidlow?
The closest is Salfords station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Sidlow?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
How much does festival paella catering cost in Sidlow?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you have the documents we need?
Share your trader requirements and we will respond.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
What festival paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Perfect for your event in Sidlow
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Sidlow:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Charity and school events
- County and country shows
- Open days
If your event is in Earlswood Common, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For an evening event in Sidlow, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Organisers send us the event details, dates and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We arrive at the agreed time to set up the pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Give traders a single information pack
- Book crew catering in advance
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
- 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