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Festival Paella Catering in Stanwell
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Stanwell: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Sports club events
- County and country shows
Live festival paella catering in Stanwell
Perfect for your event in Stanwell
Crew love a hot meal.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- County and country shows
- Food and music festivals
- Sports club events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
School fairs, for a school like Stanwell Fields CofE Primary School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
Festival paella catering for your event in Stanwell
Paella eats well from a bowl with a fork, on the move or on a picnic rug. We are often asked to cater school fairs and fundraisers and festivals, with churros, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella.
For events in a place like Stanwell, one hot-food trader that suits most diets makes life easy. Paella does exactly that. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
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Paella compared with other options
Food that sits in a hot cabinet is not much to look at. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Stanwell and the whole of Surrey
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Trader information and site rules
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Firm, level ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
Your questions about festival paella catering in Stanwell
Is Stanwell close to London?
About 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Stanwell?
The closest is Ashford Surrey station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How long do you need on site?
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 handle a lunchtime rush?
Paella is cooked in big batches and served from the pan, so service is quick.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Event catering near Stanwell
Stanwell is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Surrey. For festival paella catering in Stanwell, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Stanwell is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Ashford Surrey station is about 1.2 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Mary, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
For festival paella catering in TW19, we plan around your venue and timings. From High Street, Britannia Way and Frobisher Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Stanwell, we also cover West Bedfont (1 mile east), Heathrow (1 mile north-east), Ashford (2 miles south), Bedfont (2 miles east) and Longford (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south-west).
A little further out are Ashford Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Stanwell include Thomas Knyvett College (0.9 miles south) and Spelthorne College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stanwell? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. For an evening event in Stanwell, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We arrive and set up at the agreed time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Stanwell
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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