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Live paella catering in Ash, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Ash.
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversary celebrations
- Company summer parties
Book paella catering in Ash
Paella catering for your event in Ash
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include birthday celebrations and wedding breakfasts and evening food, serving vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice.
There may be a hall or club near Ash if your garden is small; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Where we can cook in Ash
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Evenings in Ash stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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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 keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Occasions we cook for in Ash
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Company summer parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Aldershot Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
Catering an event in Ash
Ash is about 2 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the GU12 area, we can cook for your guests. Ash is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Walsh CofE Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Wanborough Manor (2.7 miles east) and Farnham Castle (4 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
This part of Surrey takes in GU12 and GU10, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Ash Church Road, Square Field Way and Littlefield Close or the roads around them. Ash is on the A331 and B3206, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For events just outside Ash, we cover Ash Green (1 mile east), Tongham (1 mile south-west), Ash Vale (1 mile north), Seale (2 miles south) and Aldershot (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (4 miles south-west), Egham (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (5 miles north).
A little further out are Ash Museum (under half a mile north-east) and Guildford Hospital (4.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rowhill Nature Reserve and Hog's Back.
- Local schools include Ash Manor School (0.5 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1 mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dover Arms (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles south)
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. 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 you book.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Other catering in Ash
What affects the price in Ash
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
FAQs for Ash
How far is Ash from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Ash for guests?
The closest is Ash station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
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’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
For event organisers in Ash
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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