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Paella Catering for Farley Green events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Farley Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella catering in Farley Green
Paella compared with other options
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Farley Green hosts choose us
- We cover Farley Green and the whole of Surrey
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Paella catering for your event in Farley Green
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will suggest what suits your event. We cook seafood paella, black rice and paella Valenciana, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and christenings and family gatherings.
For a rural spot like Farley Green, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evenings in Farley Green stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Farley Green
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Common questions in Farley Green
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Farley Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you are ready to eat.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering an event in Farley Green
Farley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Farley Green will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Farley Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Michael, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (2.7 miles north-west) and Clandon Park (3.9 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Farley Green is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in GU5, we plan around your venue and timings. From Ride Lane, Shophouse Lane and August Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Farley Green for paella catering include Peaslake (2 miles east), Holmbury St Mary (3 miles east), Pitland Street (3 miles east), Ewhurst (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (4 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (3.3 miles east) and Shere Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farley Green include St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby, you’ll find King William IV Public House (0.9 miles north)
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Who books paella catering in Farley Green?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Community events and fairs
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, Chilworth station is about 2.3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we will adjust.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
- 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