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Festival Paella Catering for Stroud Common events
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Stroud Common: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Community events and open days
Festival paella catering in Stroud Common
Paella compared with other options
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different in a food line-up. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Festival paella catering in Stroud Common, cooked live
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list in and around Stroud Common. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros, and typical bookings are for summer fairs and fêtes and open days.
For a village fête or field event near Stroud Common, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, events in Stroud 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.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- You get our menu, pitch requirements and paperwork.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- Pans cook in full view and we serve throughout the event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Provide seating near the food
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
We arrive at the agreed time and set up our pitch, following your trader pack.
Tapas and churros can be added to a stall menu.
Where we can cook in Stroud Common
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Trader information and site rules
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Stroud Common
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Community events around Stroud Common
Stroud Common is about 6 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Stroud Common will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Stroud Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Stroud Common to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
If your event is in Cucknell's Wood, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 2.7 miles north. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 4 miles of Stroud Common, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
We cater events across GU5. Whether your event is on Stroud Lane and Church Hill or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Stroud Common, we cover Shamley Green (1 mile north-west), Rowly (1 mile south), Grafham (1 mile south-west), Birtley Green (2 miles west) and Wonersh (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St. Luke’s Hospital (4.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stroud Common include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Local pubs include Bricklayers Arms (0.7 miles north-west)
Common questions in Stroud Common
Could we have live paella in Cucknell's Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Stroud Common?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Towns and villages near Stroud Common
Also in Stroud Common
Who books festival paella catering in Stroud Common?
A paella stall draws people into the food area.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Charity and school events
- Agricultural and county shows
- Music and food festivals
- Race days and sports events
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Wonersh and Shamley Green CofE Aided Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
DIY paella versus live catering
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
- 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