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Festival Paella Catering for Woodham events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Woodham and across Surrey.
- Open days and community events
- Crew, volunteer and VIP catering
- Village fêtes
Festival paella catering near Woodham
Festival paella catering in Woodham, cooked live
We cook at festivals, fairs, markets, school and charity events, sports days and open days in and around Woodham. We cook seafood paella, vegan paella and giant-pan paella, and typical bookings are for village fêtes and summer fairs and school and charity events.
In Woodham, one trader covering most diets keeps it simple. Paella does exactly that. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a stall that adds atmosphere, a paella pan delivers. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Woodham
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evening events in Woodham have light until about 9:20pm at midsummer; after that, the pitch needs good lighting.
- First, we check the dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- Pans are cooking as gates open.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Woodham
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A pitch away from tents and structures
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Firm, level ground
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Woodham
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Giant paella pans
- Churros
Dishes our guests love
Giant paella pans
The giant pan is the star.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels for fish lovers.
What festival paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Woodham, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Perfect for your event in Woodham
Organisers book paella because it draws people into the food area and serves them fast.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Agricultural and county shows
School fairs, for a school like Fullbrook School, are a natural fit for a paella stall.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deadline for final numbers
Running an event in Woodham
Woodham is about 3 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Woodham. We cater in 395 places in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Woodham to Guildford (7 miles away).
Running a fête for a church like Church of St John the Baptist? A paella pan draws people in. For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is West Byfleet station, about 0.5 miles south-east.
We cover events in every part of KT15 and GU21. We can cater an event on streets such as Willow Close, Greenwood Close and Westwood Avenue or the roads around them. We also cook at events in West Byfleet (1 mile south-east), Sheerwater (1 mile south-west), Pyrford (1 mile south), Row Town (1 mile north) and Ottershaw (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and The Peacocks (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local schools include The Grange Community Infant School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Station pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Schedule crew meals
- Ask for allergen information at each stall
- Send traders one clear trader pack
- Check how many portions traders can serve
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe throughout the day.
Extra pans for busy periods.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Nearby places to Woodham
More for events in Woodham
Questions from Woodham
What’s the nearest station to Woodham for guests?
The closest is West Byfleet station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Woodham?
Yes, if the school is happy for us to cook on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Tell us numbers and timings.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What paperwork do you provide?
Tell us what the event needs and we’ll send it with our application.
- 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