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Festival Paella Catering for Stanford Common events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events turns food into part of your event in Stanford Common.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School and charity events
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How our festival paella catering works in Stanford Common
Few street foods pull a crowd like a giant paella pan. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. On the menu are churros, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and open days and community events.
At a field event near Stanford Common, power and water may be limited; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, events in Stanford Common stay light until about 9:20pm, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We confirm menu, pitch needs and documents.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Stanford Common
It copes with peak times, because it is served from big pans.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Festivals
- Sports club events
- Feeding crew and volunteers
- School fairs and fundraisers
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Knowl Hill School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
For event organisers in Stanford Common
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Where we can cook in Stanford Common
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
- Room for our cooking and serving area
- Flat, firm ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Stanford Common
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Fairs, fêtes and events in Stanford Common
Stanford Common is about 4 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Stanford Common. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels? A paella pan draws people in. Events in parks such as Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
Anywhere in GU24, we can cook for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Ash Road, Upper Stanford Road and Aldershot Road. Close by, we cover events in Pirbright (1 mile north), Worplesdon (1 mile east), Willey Green (2 miles south), Fairlands (2 miles south-east) and Normandy (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (4.4 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
- Pubs nearby include White Hart pub (0.9 miles north)
Stanford Common questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Stanford Common?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Could we have live paella in Burner's Heath and Swallows Pond?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you trade at our festival or fair?
Tell us about your event, and we’ll confirm availability and requirements.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater in Stanford Common?
We do. We cook at events in Stanford Common and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
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What else we do in Stanford Common
Is live paella right for your event?
Crew sandwiches are easy but dull. A hot meal keeps crew happy. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Stanford Common hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in Stanford Common and across Surrey
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Stanford Common
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Stanford Common, and we will put together a menu and price.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Provide seating near the food
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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