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Paella Catering in Bentley
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 Bentley.
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Big birthdays
Paella catering near Bentley
Catering an event in Bentley
Bentley is about 4 miles west of Farnham, in Surrey. For paella catering in Bentley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bentley. Bentley is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (3.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Bentley Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10 and GU34, so your event can be anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Station Road, Broadlands Close and Eggars Field or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Bentley, we also cover Isington (1 mile south-west), Blacknest (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles south-east), Holt Pound (2 miles east) and Binsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (14 miles east), Camberley (12 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles east), Frimley (11 miles north-east), Haslemere (10 miles south-east) and Ash (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Barley Pound (1.7 miles north-east) and Chase Community Hospital (5.9 miles south). Open spaces near Bentley include Farnham Park and Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Star Inn (within half a mile south)
Paella catering in Bentley, cooked live
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. We cook black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana, and typical bookings are for fairs, fêtes and festivals and retirement celebrations.
For a rural spot like Bentley, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Bentley: your questions answered
Is Bentley too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Bentley from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do we need to provide equipment?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bentley.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Where we can cook in Bentley
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
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.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Also near Bentley
What else we do in Bentley
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Bentley, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Why choose live paella in Bentley?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. 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.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Around midsummer it stays light in Bentley until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us what else is being served
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice 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