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Festival Paella Catering for Thorpe Green events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Thorpe Green.
- Farmers’ and Christmas markets
- Village fêtes
- Sports club events
Planning an event in Thorpe Green?
Occasions we cook for in Thorpe Green
It brings theatre to the food court.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Thorpe Green and Surrey:
- Village fêtes
- Open days and community events
- Festivals
- County and country shows
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Thorpe CofE Aided Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
Festival paella catering for your event in Thorpe Green
Nothing draws a festival crowd like a giant paella. People follow the smell, and service from the pan is fast. We’re often asked to cater community events and open days and race days and sports events, serving giant-pan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Near Thorpe Green, events may be far from shops and cafés, so a paella stall is a welcome sight. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice, cooking in full view.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For an evening event in Thorpe Green, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- It starts with your event details and pitch information.
- We confirm our menu, pitch needs and documents.
- On the day, we arrive and set up our pitch.
- We cook in front of the crowd and serve from the pan all event.
- We pack down and leave the pitch tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Live paella or other catering?
Food that sits in a hot cabinet isn’t much to look at. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Thorpe Green hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Surrey, including Thorpe Green
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A level pitch on firm ground
- The event’s site rules and timings
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Thorpe Green events: pitches and permissions
Thorpe Green is about 2 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Thorpe Green and the surrounding area. Thorpe Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Thorpe Green to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
If your event is in Riverside Walk, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Virginia Water station, about 0.8 miles west.
Anywhere in GU25 and TW20, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Green Road and Sandhills Lane, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Thorpe (1 mile north-east), Stroude (1 mile north-west), Virginia Water (1 mile west), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles east), Ewell (13 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (6 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Peter's Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Thorpe Green include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Thorpe Green include The American School In England (0.7 miles north-east) and Salesian School (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Rose And Crown Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Thorpe Green
Also in Thorpe Green
Your questions about festival paella catering in Thorpe Green
Which station should guests use for Thorpe Green?
The closest is Virginia Water station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Thorpe Green?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes. There’s a vegan pan next to the others.
What does festival paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Agree waste arrangements with traders
- Ask about peak-time capacity
- Give traders a single information pack
- Book crew catering in advance
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Bowl food for easy eating on the move.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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