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Paella Catering in Boundstone
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Boundstone. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Company summer parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Boundstone
Catering an event in Boundstone
Boundstone is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Boundstone or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Peter's CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. For guests coming by train, Farnham station is about 1.7 miles away. Boundstone is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in GU10, we plan around your venue and timings. From Jubilee Lane, Vine Way and Vine Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Shortheath (1 mile north), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-west), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile west) and Batt's Corner (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Farnham Castle (2 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include Edgeborough School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Paella catering for your event in Boundstone
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around Boundstone. Typical bookings include family celebrations and christenings and office lunches and staff parties, with mixed paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
Around Boundstone, events are frequently in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
Perfect for your event in Boundstone
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Whatever you are celebrating in Boundstone, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Timothy, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Travel and parking costs
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. In Boundstone, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ask for labels on each pan
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Your questions about paella catering in Boundstone
Do you cater 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.
What’s the nearest station to Boundstone for guests?
Farnham station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Also near Boundstone
What else we do in Boundstone
- 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