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Festival & event paella in Virginia Water, Surrey
We cook paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across Virginia Water and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Charity and school events
- Food and music festivals
Festival paella catering near Virginia Water
Festival paella catering in Virginia Water, made fresh on the day
Festivals, fairs, markets and community events are all on our list. Whether it’s agricultural and county shows and charity and school events, we can cook churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Village fêtes and summer fairs around Virginia Water are made for a paella stall. Send us the pitch and access details. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Flat, firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Towns and villages near Virginia Water
Also in Virginia Water
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask traders about serving speed at peak times
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Put picnic tables near the traders
- Ensure the line-up includes vegan and gluten-free options
At the end, we clear the pitch and leave it clean.
Vegan paella alongside the rest.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is a festival favourite.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
Paella compared with other options
Burger stalls are common. Paella adds something different. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Virginia Water? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, events in Virginia Water stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- You send us the event, dates and pitch details.
- We confirm what we’ll serve, our pitch needs and any paperwork.
- We set up at the agreed time.
- The paella cooks in full view, and we serve from the pan through the event.
- At the end, we clear our pitch.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Virginia Water questions
Do you trade at school fairs around Virginia Water?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Is Virginia Water close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Will there be long queues?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Occasions we cook for in Virginia Water
It adds theatre to a food line-up.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- County and country shows
- Seasonal markets
- Festivals
Running a fête for a church like Christ Church? A paella pan draws people in.
Questions to ask before booking
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
Virginia Water events: pitches and permissions
Virginia Water is about 2 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Virginia Water, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 395 places across Surrey. Our events stretch from Virginia Water to Guildford (11 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, Virginia Water has its own station, Virginia Water station. School fairs, for a school like Trumps Green Infant School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
For festival paella catering in GU25, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater an event on streets such as Chapel Square, Station Approach and Monks Road or the roads around them. Virginia Water sits on or near the B389, which makes travel to your event easy. Nearby, we also cater events in Stroude (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Green (1 mile east), Wentworth (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile east) and Egham Wick (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (8 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (3.1 miles north-east) and St. Peter's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Local pubs include Rose And Crown Public House (0.8 miles east)
- 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