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Paella Catering for Birtley Green events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Birtley Green.
- Birthday celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella catering in Birtley Green
Events we cater in Birtley Green
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Christ Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
Paella catering in Birtley Green, made fresh on the day
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will recommend what fits your event. Whether it is leaving dos and retirements and weddings and evening receptions, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella.
In a hamlet or village like Birtley Green, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
For event organisers in Birtley Green
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Birtley Green: venues, travel and local tips
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Birtley Green, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Birtley Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Parks such as Cucknell's Wood typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Birtley Green is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in GU5, we can cook for your guests. Other places close to Birtley Green for paella catering include Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Birtley Green include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Catherine's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (1 mile east)
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
FAQs for Birtley Green
Which station should guests use for Birtley Green?
Shalford station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Also near Birtley Green
Other catering in Birtley Green
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Put allergy details in writing
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If timings shift, we adapt.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Birtley Green? 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- 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
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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