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Festival Paella Catering for West Clandon events
Love Paella cooks paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events across West Clandon and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Sports club events
- Food and music festivals
Live festival paella catering in West Clandon
Festival paella catering for your event in West Clandon
The pans are part of the attraction. People stop, watch and come back to eat. We are often asked to cater agricultural and county shows and community events and open days, with seafood paella, giant-pan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
At a fête or field event near West Clandon, we can bring hot food to a rural site. Tell us about the ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we cook for in West Clandon
It brings theatre to the food court.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In West Clandon, people book us for events such as:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Festivals
- Race days and sports events
- Open days
Running a fête for a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul? A paella pan draws people in.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky and filling, popular with families.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella is always popular.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For an evening event in West Clandon, sunset is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- Send the event name, expected visitors and pitch size.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Event catering near West Clandon
West Clandon is about 3 miles north-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of West Clandon or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. West Clandon is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
For visitors coming by rail, Clandon station is in West Clandon itself. If you are organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as Clandon CofE Aided Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 4 miles of West Clandon, often have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Wherever your event is in GU4, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Lime Close and Lime Grove or the roads around them. Other places close to West Clandon for festival paella catering include Burntcommon (1 mile north), Send Marsh (2 miles north), Merrow (2 miles south-west), Send (2 miles north-west) and Burpham (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles north-west), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (13 miles west).
A little further out are Surrey Infantry Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and St. Luke’s Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). The countryside around West Clandon includes Papercourt Marshes and St Martha's Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.1 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bulls Head Public House (1 mile south)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Check traders’ packaging and waste plans
- Provide seating near the food
We cook in full view of visitors, and serve from the pan throughout the event.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Your trader pack and site rules
- Your arrangements for power, water and waste
- Vehicle access before and after the event
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Churros
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
How we price festival paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Your questions about festival paella catering in West Clandon
How far is West Clandon from London?
About 24 miles from central London.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What does festival paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Nearby places to West Clandon
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Why choose live paella in West Clandon?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. Paella cooking in full view sells itself. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in West Clandon
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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