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Paella Catering for Ashford Common events
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Ashford Common. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering in Ashford Common
How our paella catering works in Ashford Common
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. Whether it’s garden parties and summer barbecues and big birthdays, we can cook black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
In and around Ashford Common, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Who books paella catering in Ashford Common?
There is no kitchen needed, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, Upper Halliford station is about 0.9 miles away.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Ashford Common and the whole of Surrey
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Nearby places to Ashford Common
What else we do in Ashford Common
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Planning an evening event in Ashford Common? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Ashford Common: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Ashford Common?
Upper Halliford station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook in Sunbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Tell us what else is being served
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Catering an event in Ashford Common
Ashford Common is about 1 mile north-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. For paella catering in Ashford Common, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Sunbury Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Historic houses near Ashford Common include Strawberry Hill House (4.6 miles east) and Hampton Court Palace (4.6 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Wherever your event is in TW15 and TW16, we can cook for your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Saxon Road, Dane Road and Tudor Road. Other places close to Ashford Common for paella catering include Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south-east) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
A little further out are Ashford Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ashford Common include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Ashford Common include Sunbury Manor School (1 mile south-east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile south-east)
- 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