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Paella Catering in Flexford
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Flexford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Live paella catering in Flexford
For event organisers in Flexford
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
About our paella catering in Flexford
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. On the menu are mixed paella, black rice and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for retirement and leaving parties and office lunches and staff parties.
For a rural spot like Flexford, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Flexford: venues, travel and local tips
Flexford is about 4 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Flexford. We cater in 395 places in Surrey.
Nearby historic houses include Wanborough Manor (0.8 miles south-east) and Loseley Park (3.4 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Wherever your event is in GU3, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Christmaspie Avenue, Orchard Close and Cull's Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Flexford, we also cover Christmas Pie (1 mile south), Wanborough (1 mile south-east), Normandy (1 mile north), Willey Green (1 mile north-east) and Wyke (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Seale and Tongham (2.8 miles south-west) and Ash Museum (2 miles west). Open spaces near Flexford include Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include Ash Manor School (2.5 miles west)
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evenings in Flexford stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- 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.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about paella catering in Flexford
Which station should guests use for Flexford?
Wanborough station, in Flexford itself.
Is Flexford too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Do you come to Flexford?
We do. Flexford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Occasions we cook for in Flexford
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
In Flexford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Wyke Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
Towns and villages near Flexford
Other catering in Flexford
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the space, if you can
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Mention any other courses or food
- Request clear labels at the serving table
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
- 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