Surrey · England
Paella Catering for Chiddingfold events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Chiddingfold: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Company summer parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering in Chiddingfold
About our paella catering in Chiddingfold
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We are frequently asked to cater community events and fairs and leaving dos and retirements, with seafood paella, vegetable paella and black rice.
For a rural spot like Chiddingfold, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Other catering in Chiddingfold
Perfect for your event in Chiddingfold
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday celebrations
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Mary's Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Chiddingfold: venues, travel and local tips
Chiddingfold is about 10 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Chiddingfold, and we will plan access and set-up. Chiddingfold is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Witley station is about 1.5 miles away. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Teresa of Avila Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chiddingfold. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Pathfield, Roseneath Drive and Woodside Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hambledon (2 miles north), Highstreet Green (2 miles east), Wormley (2 miles north), Sandhills (2 miles north-west) and Brook (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east), Frimley (14 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
What affects the price in Chiddingfold
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in Chiddingfold
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Chiddingfold: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Teresa of Avila Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Chiddingfold close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cover Chiddingfold?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Chiddingfold and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can paella be the only main course?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Evenings in Chiddingfold 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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