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Paella Catering for Enton Green events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Enton Green and the surrounding area.
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Company summer parties
Paella catering for Enton Green events
How our paella catering works in Enton Green
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. Whether it’s anniversaries and engagement parties and big birthdays, we can cook mixed paella, paella Valenciana and black rice for your guests.
Somewhere like Enton Green, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Enton Green. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Enton Green and across Surrey
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In Enton Green, 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’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know about other food at the event
A short rest after cooking helps, and that is when we invite guests up.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Planning live paella in Enton Green
Enton Green is about 7 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Events in Enton Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Enton Green to Guildford (7 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Enton Green include Loseley Park (4.1 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Enton Green. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Lane and Water Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater events in Ockford Ridge (1 mile west), Tuesley (1 mile north), Hydestile (1 mile east), Witley (1 mile west) and Cramhurst (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Godalming Museum (2 miles north) and Milford Hospital (0.7 miles north). Not far away are Lower Lake and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include Rodborough (1 mile west) and St Dominic's School (1.4 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Star Public House (0.9 miles west)
Occasions we cook for in Enton Green
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
Parks such as Rodborough Common normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
More for events in Enton Green
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Questions from Enton Green
Which station should guests use for Enton Green?
The closest is Milford (Surrey) station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Is Enton Green close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
- 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