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Festival Paella Catering for Tandridge events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Tandridge. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- County and country shows
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Sports club events
Live festival paella catering in Tandridge
Running an event in Tandridge
Tandridge is about 2 miles south-west of Oxted, in Surrey. Events in Tandridge are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Tandridge to London (about 18 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Godstone station is about 1.6 miles away. For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola.
Festival paella catering in RH8 and RH9 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Jackass Lane, Tandridge Lane and The Walk; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover events in Church Town (1 mile north-west), South Godstone (1 mile south-west), Hurst Green (2 miles east), Godstone (2 miles north-west) and Oxted (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (6 miles west), Ewell (12 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (3.2 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (3.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Tandridge includes Botley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Oxted School (2 miles north-east)
How our festival paella catering works in Tandridge
One paella stall covers many diets: separate meat, seafood and vegan pans. That makes life easier for organisers. We are often asked to cater village fêtes and christmas and farmers’ markets, serving churros, giant-pan paella and seafood paella.
For a village fête or field event near Tandridge, a paella stall brings a hot, filling meal to a rural site. Ground conditions and access matter, so tell us about them. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access for unloading at set-up
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
What festival paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
FAQs for Tandridge
Can you cook in Bay Pond?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like Tandridge?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you feed our volunteers?
Yes, timed to your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
How quickly can you serve?
Service from the pan is fast, which suits busy periods.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Why choose festival paella catering in Tandridge?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
In Tandridge and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- School fairs and fundraisers
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Peter's CofE Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Why choose live paella in Tandridge?
For a stall that adds atmosphere, paella is a strong choice. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Places near Tandridge
What else we do in Tandridge
How the day 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. At midsummer, events in Tandridge stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Provide seating near the food
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
We set up at the agreed time.
Larger pans for peak times.
- 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