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Festival & event paella in Westfield, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events makes the food a highlight of your event in Westfield.
- Festivals
- Seasonal markets
- Open days and community events
Festival paella catering in Westfield
Festival paella catering in Westfield, cooked live
A paella stall covers several diets at once: meat, seafood and vegan pans side by side. That makes life easier for organisers. For community events and open days and school and charity events, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegan paella.
Summer fairs around Westfield are frequently run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evening events in Westfield have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after dark, we need a lit pitch.
- 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.
- When trading ends, the pitch is cleared and left clean.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Event catering near Westfield
Westfield is about 1 mile south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU22, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Running a fête for a church like St Mark's Church? A paella pan draws people in. If your event is in Hoe Valley Linear Park, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission; we’ll supply our paperwork. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Westfield, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
This part of Surrey takes in GU22, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Ash Road, Moor Lane and Loop Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. With the A247 close by, Westfield is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Westfield for festival paella catering include Old Woking (1 mile east), Woking (1 mile north-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-west), St John's (2 miles north-west) and Horsell (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (8 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
A little further out are Woking Community Hospital (1 mile north) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Local schools include Hoe Valley School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Drumming Snipe pub (0.6 miles south-west)
About the dishes
Giant paella pans
A pan the size of a cartwheel, full of saffron rice.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A hearty, smoky pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put all trader information in one pack
- Make allergen information visible at every stall
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
- Plan seating near the food area
Allergen information is available at the stall, and each pan is labelled.
Crew, volunteer and VIP catering.
FAQs for Westfield
Can you run a stall at a school fair in Westfield?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes. Crew, volunteer and VIP catering is available, with or without a public stall.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Westfield? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Is live paella right for your event?
Hot-cabinet food lacks theatre. A giant pan cooking in view sells itself. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Westfield
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Firm, level ground
- Trader information and site rules
- Room for our cooking and serving area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Westfield
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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