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Festival & event paella in South Park, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in South Park and the surrounding area.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days
Book festival paella catering in South Park
About our festival paella catering in South Park
One paella stall covers many diets: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That simplifies your food line-up. For sports clubs and race days and VIP and hospitality areas, we can cook seafood paella, vegan paella and churros.
Around South Park, a fête or summer fair suits a giant paella pan. Send us the pitch and access details. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Evening events in South Park have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in South Park
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Surrey, including South Park
Running an event in South Park
South Park is about 1 mile south of Reigate, in Surrey. For festival paella catering in South Park, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. South Park is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If your event is in Castle Grounds, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, Reigate station is about 1.1 miles away. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 5 miles of South Park, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in RH2, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Smith Road, North Road and Apley Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside South Park, we also cover Reigate (1 mile north), Sidlow (1 mile south), Irons Bottom (2 miles south), Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Dawesgreen (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (5 miles west).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (2 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (0.7 miles north). Not far away are Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near South Park include Reigate School (0.7 miles east) and Reigate Grammar School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Public House (0.8 miles north)
Who books festival paella catering in South Park?
It feeds crew and volunteers well on a long day.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In South Park, people book us for occasions like:
- Festivals
- Agricultural and county shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Sandcross Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
For event organisers in South Park
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Also near South Park
Other catering in South Park
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Book crew catering in advance
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Where we can cook in South Park
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Your trader pack and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Giant paella pans
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Your questions about festival paella catering in South Park
Can you cook in Castle Grounds?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is South Park close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Send us the details, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Do you do crew catering?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
- 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