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Live paella catering in Bowlhead Green, Surrey
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Bowlhead Green and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella catering in Bowlhead Green
About the dishes
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
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.
Paella catering in Bowlhead Green, cooked live
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. We cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and family celebrations and christenings.
Somewhere as small as Bowlhead Green, 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. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Other catering in Bowlhead Green
Planning live paella in Bowlhead Green
Bowlhead Green is about 7 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Events in Bowlhead Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Bowlhead Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Bowlhead Green to Guildford (9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Witley station is about 2 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bowlhead Green. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in GU8, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include French Lane and Rutton Hill Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Nearby, we also cater events in Brook (1 mile east), Sandhills (1 mile east), Wormley (2 miles east), Witley (2 miles north-east) and Cramhurst (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.2 miles south). Open spaces near Bowlhead Green include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Local pubs include Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.9 miles east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Bowlhead Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Questions from Bowlhead Green
Do you come out to small places like Bowlhead Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Bowlhead Green for guests?
Witley station, about 2 miles east of the centre.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Events we cater in Bowlhead Green
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bowlhead Green and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Company summer parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
What paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Surrey, including Bowlhead Green
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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