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Festival & event paella in The Chart, Surrey
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in The Chart. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Sports club events
- Food and music festivals
- Village fêtes
Book festival paella catering in The Chart
Festival paella catering in The Chart, made fresh on the day
Because paella is cooked in big batches, it handles lunchtime rushes well. Portions are served in seconds. Whether it is christmas and farmers’ markets and county and country shows, we’ll put together a menu of giant-pan paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Rural events near The Chart can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
The Chart events: pitches and permissions
The Chart is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. From the centre of The Chart to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 395 places in Surrey. Our events stretch from The Chart to London (18 miles away).
For a church fête or fundraiser, at a church such as St Andrew's, a paella stall adds a hot meal to the cakes and tombola. School fairs, for a school like Limpsfield CofE Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
For festival paella catering in RH8, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Stoneleigh Road, St Andrews Way and Ridlands Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside The Chart, we cover Pains-Hill (1 mile west), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-east), Goodley Stock (1 mile east), Limpsfield (1 mile north-west) and Crockham Hill (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (15 miles north-west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Tandridge Priory (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around The Chart includes Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Local schools include Hazelwood School (1.3 miles west) and Oxted School (1.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Carpenters Arms (under half a mile south)
Who books festival paella catering in The Chart?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Race days and sports events
- Community events and open days
- Agricultural and county shows
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
For visitors coming by rail, Hurst Green station is about 1.6 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Ask about peak-time capacity
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
A vegan pan alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
For crew catering, sandwiches are easy but uninspiring. A hot paella keeps crew going. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Events in The Chart and across Surrey
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
See How we price Or The cost guide.
The Chart: your questions answered
Is The Chart close to London?
About 18 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like The Chart?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you handle a lunchtime rush?
It’s one of the quickest hot foods to serve, ideal for peak times.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Towns and villages near The Chart
What else we do in The Chart
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Popular with families.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
How the day works
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For an evening event in The Chart, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We clear and leave the pitch clean.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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