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Paella Catering in Batt's Corner
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 Batt's Corner.
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering in Batt's Corner
Paella catering in Batt's Corner, made fresh on the day
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That is exactly what we bring to your event in Batt's Corner. Typical bookings include family celebrations and christenings and summer garden parties, serving vegan paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
Somewhere as small as Batt's Corner, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Planning live paella in Batt's Corner
Batt's Corner is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Batt's Corner will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Batt's Corner is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Church Of The Good Shepherd, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Batt's Corner include Farnham Castle (4 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Batt's Corner is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in GU10, we can bring paella catering to you. We also cook at events in Dockenfield (1 mile south-east), Frithend (1 mile south-west), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north-west), Rowledge (1 mile north) and Holt Pound (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north-east), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (3.6 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south). Not far away are Farnham Heath.
- Local pubs include The Halfway House (0.9 miles north-west)
For event organisers in Batt's Corner
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Batt's Corner? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Towns and villages near Batt's Corner
More for events in Batt's Corner
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Batt's Corner
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Occasions we cook for in Batt's Corner
There is no kitchen needed, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
In Batt's Corner and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
For guests coming by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 2.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Around midsummer it stays light in Batt's Corner until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Batt's Corner?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Batt's Corner
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Surrey, including Batt's Corner
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Common questions in Batt's Corner
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Batt's Corner close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
- 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