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Festival Paella Catering in Sunnymeads
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Sunnymeads.
- Festivals
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Charity and school events
Live festival paella catering in Sunnymeads
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How our festival paella catering works in Sunnymeads
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That simplifies your food line-up. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros, and typical bookings are for feeding crew and volunteers and open days and community events.
At a fête or field event near Sunnymeads, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Running an event in Sunnymeads
Sunnymeads is about 3 miles north of Egham, in Surrey. For an event in Sunnymeads, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Sunnymeads is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Sunnymeads to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Sunnymeads station is in Sunnymeads itself. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as SS Peter and Andrew's Church, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
This part of Surrey takes in TW19, SL4 and SL3, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on The Avenue, Park Avenue and Welley Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Sunnymeads for festival paella catering include Wraysbury (1 mile south), Horton (1 mile east), Old Windsor (1 mile south-west), Brands Hill (1 mile north-east) and Datchet (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (2.2 miles west) and Windsor Castle (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Sunnymeads include Staines Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include Churchmead School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Perserverance Public House (0.8 miles south)
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Summer events in Sunnymeads have daylight until about 9:25pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading normally finishes in daylight in high summer. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Send us your event details and pitch information.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook and serve throughout.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Trader information and site rules
- Pitch space for cooking and serving
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
Perfect for your event in Sunnymeads
A paella stall draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Sunnymeads book us for events such as:
- Sports club events
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Open days
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
If your event is in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we will supply our paperwork.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
FAQs for Sunnymeads
Is Sunnymeads close to London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Sunnymeads for guests?
Sunnymeads has its own station: Sunnymeads station.
Do you need power?
Send pitch details and we will confirm.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
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.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
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Is live paella right for your event?
If you want a trader that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Sunnymeads and across Surrey
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Sunnymeads
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Plan seating near the food area
- Schedule crew meals
- Make sure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
We set up at the agreed time.
Catering for crew and VIP areas.
- 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