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Live paella catering in Ewshot, Surrey
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Ewshot: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big birthdays
- Community events and fairs
- Company summer parties
Book paella catering in Ewshot
Your questions about paella catering in Ewshot
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Ewshot close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It is ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
About our paella catering in Ewshot
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Ewshot. Whether it is festivals, fairs and school events and company summer parties, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella for your guests.
In a rural place like Ewshot, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Ewshot? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Is live paella right for your event?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Ewshot hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Who books paella catering in Ewshot?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Ewshot, people book us for events such as:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.6 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Planning an evening event in Ewshot? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Paella catering around Ewshot
Ewshot is about 2 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. For paella catering in Ewshot, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Mary's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (1.9 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Woodpecker Close, Nuthatch Close and Church Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Warren Corner (1 mile south-west), Redlands (1 mile west), Dora's Green (1 mile south), Hog Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Crondall (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles south-east) and Fleet Community Hospital (3.4 miles north). The countryside around Ewshot includes Beacon Hill and Farnham Park.
- Local schools include Farnham Heath End School (2.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Windmill pub (within half a mile north)
Towns and villages near Ewshot
Other catering in Ewshot
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Request clear labels at the serving table
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
How we price paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
- 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