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Live paella catering in Albury, Surrey
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Albury. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christenings and family gatherings
Paella catering near Albury
Albury: venues, travel and local tips
Albury is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. For paella catering in Albury, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover 395 places across Surrey.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Albury include Chilworth Manor (1.5 miles west) and Clandon Park (2.2 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Albury is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in GU5 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your event is on Weston Fields, Church Lane and Albury Street or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Albury Heath (1 mile south-east), Little London (1 mile south-east), Shere (1 mile east), Gomshall (2 miles east) and East Clandon (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Shere Museum (1.5 miles east) and Guildford Castle (3.4 miles west). Not far away are Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Pubs nearby include The Drummond Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
About our paella catering in Albury
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it’s served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include christenings and family gatherings and staff parties and work lunches, with vegan paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana.
In a small place like Albury, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
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.
Details that help
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Albury
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Albury: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Albury?
The closest is Chilworth station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Surrey, including Albury
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Places near Albury
Other catering in Albury
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Perfect for your event in Albury
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 1.3 miles west.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Albury stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know about other food at the event
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
- 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