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Festival Paella Catering for Thursley events
Looking for festival paella catering in Thursley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Agricultural and county shows
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Race days and sports events
Live festival paella catering in Thursley
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A level pitch on firm ground
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access to the pitch at set-up and break-down
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Thursley
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
About our festival paella catering in Thursley
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. On the menu are seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater seasonal markets and open days and community events.
For a village fête or field event near Thursley, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Feed crew and volunteers at set times
Crew meals are served at set times.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
What happens on the day
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 while your guests chat. Evening events in Thursley have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- We check your dates.
- We agree what we’ll serve and where.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Community events around Thursley
Thursley is about 5 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Thursley. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Thursley to Guildford (9 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 3 miles of Thursley, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we’ll follow the site’s requirements.
For festival paella catering in GU8, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include The Street, The Lane and Dyehouse Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Pitch Place (1 mile west), Rushmoor (2 miles west), Tilford Common (2 miles north-west), Green Cross (2 miles south-west) and Elstead (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (4 miles east). Open spaces near Thursley include Upper Lake and Gibbet Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Three Horseshoes pub (within half a mile east)
What festival paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Paella compared with other options
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A huge pan cooking in view sells itself. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Thursley and across Surrey
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Thursley
It feeds crew and volunteers well.
In Thursley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
- Open days
- School and charity events
- Agricultural and county shows
For visitors coming by rail, Witley station is about 3.1 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
Places near Thursley
Other catering in Thursley
What’s in the pans
Giant paella pans
Huge pans of golden rice.
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Thursley: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Thursley close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you need power?
We’ll confirm our needs once we know the pitch details.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
What does festival paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
- 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