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Festival Paella Catering for Warlingham events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events in Warlingham.
- Sports club events
- Village fêtes
- Christmas and farmers’ markets
Live festival paella catering in Warlingham
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Festival paella catering for your event in Warlingham
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Popular choices include churros, chicken and chorizo paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for community events and open days and summer fairs and fêtes.
In Warlingham, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Why choose festival paella catering in Warlingham?
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Warlingham and Surrey:
- County and country shows
- Seasonal markets
- Festivals
- Community events and open days
Events in parks such as Blanchman's Farm need permission from the council or landowner, and we’ll send any documents they ask for.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Live paella or other catering?
Most street food is cooked one order at a time. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, keeping queues short. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For an evening event in Warlingham, sunset is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- Burners and pans go up.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask traders about packaging and waste
- Check allergen info is on display
- Put picnic tables near the traders
We keep our pitch tidy and safe.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Fairs, fêtes and events in Warlingham
Warlingham is about 3 miles east of Coulsdon, in Surrey. For an event in Warlingham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Warlingham. Warlingham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
For visitors coming by rail, Upper Warlingham station is about 0.9 miles away. Running a fête for a church like Church of All Saints? A paella pan draws people in.
Here we cover the CR6 and CR3 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Church Road, Redvers Road and The Green. Warlingham sits on or near the B269 and B270, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Warlingham for festival paella catering include Hamsey Green (1 mile north), Whyteleafe (1 mile west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Farleigh (2 miles north-east) and Kenley (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Warlingham School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The White Lion Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Questions from Warlingham
What’s the nearest station to Warlingham for guests?
The closest is Upper Warlingham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Can you cook in Blanchman's Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can vegans eat at your stall?
Yes, always. A vegan paella pan sits alongside the meat and seafood pans.
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 provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- A level pitch on firm ground
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
Vegan paella
A proper vegan main, in its own pan.
Also near Warlingham
More for events in Warlingham
- 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