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Paella Catering in East Clandon
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in East Clandon. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Company summer parties
Live paella catering in East Clandon
East Clandon: venues, travel and local tips
East Clandon is about 4 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. For paella catering in East Clandon, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. East Clandon is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For guests coming by train, Clandon station is about 1.1 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Clandon CofE Aided Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. East Clandon is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across GU4. Your event could be at a home on The Street, School Lane and Sawpit Lane. Other places close to East Clandon for paella catering include West Horsley (2 miles north-east), Albury (2 miles south), Shere (2 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles north-east) and Gomshall (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles west) and St. Luke’s Hospital (3.5 miles west). The countryside around East Clandon includes St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include Queens Head Public House (under half a mile north-west)
About our paella catering in East Clandon
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Typical bookings include weddings and evening receptions and garden parties and summer barbecues, with mixed paella, black rice and seafood paella.
In a small place like East Clandon, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in East Clandon until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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 from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why East Clandon hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Where we can cook in East Clandon
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Who books paella catering in East Clandon?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in East Clandon book us for events such as:
- Company summer parties
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
East Clandon: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is East Clandon close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
- 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