Surrey · England
Paella Catering in Bellfields
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Bellfields: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Company summer parties
Planning an event in Bellfields?
Planning live paella in Bellfields
Bellfields is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. For paella catering in Bellfields, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Bellfields. We cater in 395 places in Surrey.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Riverside Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles south) and Loseley Park (3 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bellfields, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in GU1, GU2 and GU3, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Lock Road, Manor Road and South Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Being close to the A3 and A320, Bellfields is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. If your venue is just outside Bellfields, we also cover Guildford (1 mile south), Stoughton (1 mile west), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-east), Westborough (1 mile south-west) and Abbotswood (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (12 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles south) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Bellfields includes Pewley Hill and Pewley Down.
- Nearby schools include Christ's College (under half a mile north-west) and Weyfield Academy (less than half a mile east)
- Pubs nearby include Wooden Bridge pub (0.5 miles south-west)
How our paella catering works in Bellfields
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and christenings and family gatherings, serving seafood paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A place like Bellfields frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Where we can cook in Bellfields
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Around midsummer it stays light in Bellfields until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- 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.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Organising a club, school or community event in Bellfields? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Questions from Bellfields
Can you cook in Riverside Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
We are having a ceremony at St Peter's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Why choose paella catering in Bellfields?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bellfields and Surrey:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Peter's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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