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Festival Paella Catering for South Earlswood events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in South Earlswood.
- Food and music festivals
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Live festival paella catering in South Earlswood
Community events around South Earlswood
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. For an event in South Earlswood, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around South Earlswood. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from South Earlswood to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Christ the King? A paella pan draws people in. If your event is in Earlswood Common, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of South Earlswood, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Festival paella catering in RH1 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside South Earlswood, we also cover Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (1.2 miles north-west) and Dunottar School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Scud pub (1 mile north)
About our festival paella catering in South Earlswood
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a huge paella. People follow the smell, and portions are served quickly from the pan. Typical bookings include open days and village fêtes and summer fairs, serving giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros.
Rural events near South Earlswood can be a long way from food outlets, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Book crew catering in advance
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Common questions in South Earlswood
Can you cook in Earlswood Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you trade at school fairs around South Earlswood?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What does festival paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What affects the price in South Earlswood
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The menu, dish by dish
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For an evening event in South Earlswood, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Occasions we cook for in South Earlswood
It copes with peak times, because it is served from big pans.
Whatever you are celebrating in South Earlswood, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Seasonal markets
- Sports clubs and race days
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Open days and community events
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Salfords Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- 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