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Paella Catering for Crondall events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Crondall. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Company summer parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Big birthdays
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How our paella catering works in Crondall
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Whether it is weddings, from canapés to evening food and office lunches and staff parties, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
Somewhere like Crondall, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Crondall hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Crondall? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Common questions in Crondall
Is Crondall too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It’s ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
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. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Crondall: venues, travel and local tips
Crondall is about 3 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Crondall or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our events stretch from Crondall to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Historic houses near Crondall include Farnham Castle (2.7 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For guests coming by train, Farnham station is about 3.3 miles away.
We cater events across GU10 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Church Street, The Borough and Glebe Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Crondall for paella catering include Redlands (1 mile north-east), Bowling Alley (1 mile north), Dora's Green (1 mile east), Warren Corner (1 mile east) and Mill Lane (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Museum of Farnham (2.8 miles south-east) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Crondall include St Nicholas' School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Plume Of Feathers Public House (under half a mile west)
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Planning an evening event in Crondall? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Planning paella catering in Crondall? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Send allergies to us in writing
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
What affects the price in Crondall
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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What else we do in Crondall
- 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