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Festival & event paella in Thorncombe Street, Surrey
Looking for festival paella catering in Thorncombe Street? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Village fêtes
- Community events and open days
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Festival paella catering in Thorncombe Street
About our festival paella catering in Thorncombe Street
The pans are part of the attraction. Visitors stop to watch, take photos and come back for lunch. Whether it’s country shows and race days and sports events, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and giant-pan paella and more.
Rural events near Thorncombe Street can be a long way from food outlets, so a hot-food stall is a big help. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Thorncombe Street
Thorncombe Street is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For an event in Thorncombe Street, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Thorncombe Street. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Godalming station, about 2.3 miles north-west. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 6 miles of Thorncombe Street, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we will follow the site’s requirements.
This part of Surrey takes in GU5, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Thorncombe Street and Alldens Hill. For events just outside Thorncombe Street, we cover Munstead Heath (1 mile west), Birtley Green (1 mile north-east), Grafham (1 mile east), Hascombe (1 mile south) and Bramley (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Dorking (11 miles east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Godalming Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Thorncombe Street include Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
Working with your venue
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
FAQs for Thorncombe Street
Which station should guests use for Thorncombe Street?
Godalming station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Thorncombe Street too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan seating near the food area
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Give traders a single information pack
We clear the pitch and leave it as we found it.
Larger pans for peak times.
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What affects the price in Thorncombe Street
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Thorncombe Street? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For an evening event in Thorncombe Street, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Tell us about the event, the crowd and the pitch.
- We reply with our menu, prices for visitors and requirements.
- We send the documents the event asks for.
- On the day, the pans are on before the busiest hours.
- At close, we pack down and tidy up.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Firm, level ground
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Thorncombe Street
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Perfect for your event in Thorncombe Street
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Music and food festivals
- Country shows
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Race days and sports events
School fairs, for a school like Godalming College, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
- How late numbers can change
- Staff numbers and hours
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
- 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