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Festival & event paella in Wrecclesham, Surrey
Planning festival paella catering in Wrecclesham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- County and country shows
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- Open days and community events
Book festival paella catering in Wrecclesham
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, events in Wrecclesham stay light until about 9:20pm, which helps evening trading. For winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Tell us about the event and pitch.
- We send our menu, needs and paperwork.
- We set up on time.
- We cook in full view and serve all event.
- We pack down and tidy the pitch.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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About our festival paella catering in Wrecclesham
We bring the pans and burners and work to your site rules, including arrival and waste arrangements. We are often asked to cater agricultural and county shows and christmas and farmers’ markets, with giant-pan paella, vegan paella and churros.
Summer fairs around Wrecclesham are often run by volunteers, so a trader who brings everything and needs little help is a bonus. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Who books festival paella catering in Wrecclesham?
It suits outdoor events of all sizes.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- School fairs and fundraisers
- Seasonal markets
- Race days and sports events
- Summer fairs and fêtes
If you’re organising a summer fair or fundraiser for a school such as St Peter's CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
Wrecclesham events: pitches and permissions
Wrecclesham is about 1 mile south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. From the centre of Wrecclesham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our events stretch from Wrecclesham to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Events in parks such as Underdown nature reserve need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Running a fête for a church like St Peter's Church? A paella pan draws people in. Events in and around the Surrey Hills National Landscape, within about 7 miles of Wrecclesham, frequently have rules about vehicles, ground and waste; we work to the site rules.
Here we cover the GU10 and GU9 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, St Peter's Gardens and School Hill. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Shortheath (1 mile east), Boundstone (1 mile south-east), Rowledge (1 mile south), Holt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north-east), Haslemere (9 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north-east) and Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Wrecclesham include Weydon School (under half a mile north-east) and Weydon School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south-west)
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Clear information on power, water and waste
- Vehicle access before and after the event
- Your trader pack and site rules
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Wrecclesham
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegan paella
Is live paella right for your event?
Most stalls cook to order. Paella is batch-cooked and served fast, so queues move quickly. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- We cover Wrecclesham and the whole of Surrey
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan paella
Vegans get a hot, filling dish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A crowd-pleaser for meat eaters.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Schedule crew meals
- Give traders a single information pack
- Provide seating near the food
- Plan for vegan and gluten-free visitors
Our pitch is kept tidy and safe.
Churros and tapas can join the menu.
FAQs for Wrecclesham
Can you cook in Underdown nature reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Wrecclesham for guests?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Do you come to Wrecclesham?
We do. Wrecclesham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How quickly can you serve?
Big batches and service from the pan keep things moving.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What festival paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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