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Festival & event paella in Sutton Abinger, Surrey
Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Sutton Abinger: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Community events and open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Charity and school events
Book festival paella catering in Sutton Abinger
Why choose festival paella catering in Sutton Abinger?
It covers several diets with one trader, which saves pitches.
In Sutton Abinger and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Agricultural and county shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 1.4 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
Festival paella catering in Sutton Abinger, made fresh on the day
Big batches mean lunchtime rushes are easy. Each portion takes seconds to serve. Popular choices include giant-pan paella, seafood paella and churros, and we’re frequently booked for food and music festivals and village fêtes and summer fairs.
A fête near Sutton Abinger might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we will plan around it. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Event catering near Sutton Abinger
Sutton Abinger is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH5, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Running a fête for a church like Church of St James? A paella pan draws people in. School fairs, for a school like Peaslake Free School, are a natural fit for a paella stall. Within about 3 miles is the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where events may have extra rules on vehicles and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Hoe Lane, Annisdowne Close and Sutton Place or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Sutton Abinger, we cover Hoe (1 mile west), Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north-west) and Shere (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Mesolithic Museum (0.9 miles east) and Abinger Castle (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Nearby schools include Belmont Prep School (1.3 miles south-east) and Hurtwood House (1.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Volunteer pub (within half a mile east)
Live paella or other catering?
Burger stalls are common. A paella pan stands out. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- We cover Sutton Abinger and the whole of Surrey
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Sutton Abinger
Do you trade at school fairs around Sutton Abinger?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Send us the date, pitch and expected numbers.
Which station should guests use for Sutton Abinger?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you come to Sutton Abinger?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Sutton Abinger and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Will you have a stall at our event?
Tell us about the event, dates and pitch, and we will let you know if we are available.
What festival paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Sutton Abinger? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Details of power, water and waste arrangements
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Summer events in Sutton Abinger have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, so evening trading usually finishes in daylight in high summer. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- 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 clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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