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Paella Catering for Burpham events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Burpham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering near Burpham
Live paella in Burpham: local details
Burpham is about 1 mile north-east of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Burpham to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Burpham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
Historic houses near Burpham include Clandon Park (1.7 miles east) and Guildford Castle (2 miles south-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as George Abbot School, can book us as a food stall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Burpham. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in GU4 and GU1, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Clay Lane, Wells Road and London Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Burpham, we cover Merrow (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile south-west), Guildford (1 mile south-west) and Bellfields (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (2 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and Pewley Down.
- Local schools include Burpham Foundation Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and St Peter's Catholic School (0.8 miles south-east)
Paella catering in Burpham, made fresh on the day
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. On the menu are mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for anniversary celebrations and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
A place like Burpham often has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. Evenings in Burpham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Burpham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Burpham
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in Burpham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Nearby places to Burpham
Also in Burpham
Who books paella catering in Burpham?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Festivals, fairs and school events
For guests coming by train, London Road (Guildford) station is about 1.4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
- When final numbers are due
Burpham: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Spirit?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
- 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