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Live paella catering in Compton, Surrey
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 for events in Compton.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Live paella catering in Compton
Paella catering in Compton, made fresh on the day
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. Typical bookings include fairs, fêtes and festivals and retirement celebrations, with black rice, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
In a small place like Compton, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. 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. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Evenings in Compton 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.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Compton questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Marys Parish Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Moor Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Does paella work for big events?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Compton: venues, travel and local tips
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Compton will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Marys Parish Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like South Farnham School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Compton is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cover events in every part of the GU10 and GU9 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way or a nearby road, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Compton
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Compton
Other catering in Compton
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Compton
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Compton book us for occasions like:
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Company summer parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Wanborough Manor (4.6 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
Where we can cook in Compton
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
For event organisers in Compton
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Compton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
- 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