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Live paella catering in Dunsfold, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Dunsfold. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations and christenings
Live paella catering in Dunsfold
Paella catering in Dunsfold, cooked live
There’s something generous about paella: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it is milestone birthday parties and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook vegan paella, paella Valenciana and black rice.
Somewhere like Dunsfold, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Occasions we cook for in Dunsfold
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Big birthdays
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary and All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
What paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Dunsfold, and we will put together a menu and price.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
FAQs for Dunsfold
Can you cook in Fir Tree Copse?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
How much does paella catering cost in Dunsfold?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Other catering in Dunsfold
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
Dunsfold: venues, travel and local tips
Dunsfold is about 9 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For paella catering in Dunsfold, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Fir Tree Copse? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Witley station, about 3.8 miles west. Dunsfold is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in GU8 is planned around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Binhams Meadow, Dunsfold Common Road and Nugent Close or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Loxhill (1 mile north), Hascombe (2 miles north), Alfold Crossways (2 miles south-east), Elmbridge Village (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north-west) and Haslemere (7 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Nearby, you will find The Sun Inn Public House (less than half a mile south)
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Dunsfold, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
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’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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