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Live paella catering in Frimley, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Frimley. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and family parties
Planning an event in Frimley?
Paella catering in Frimley, made fresh on the day
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Whether it’s weddings, from canapés to evening food and anniversaries and engagement parties, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella for your guests.
There are lots of options in a town like Frimley: a garden, a club, a hall or a hired venue. We will agree the cooking spot beforehand. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
For event organisers in Frimley
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Frimley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
How we price paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
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.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose paella catering in Frimley?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Big birthdays
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Lakeside Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
Other catering in Frimley
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Live paella in Frimley: local details
Frimley is about 1 mile south of Camberley, in Surrey. From the centre of Frimley to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Frimley station, about 0.7 miles west. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Frimley Lodge Park? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
For paella catering in GU16 and GU15, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Road, Frimley High Street and Station Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A325 and B311, Frimley is simple for us to get to with everything for your event. Other places close to Frimley for paella catering include Frimley Green (1 mile south), Deepcut (1 mile east), Camberley (1 mile north), Watchmoor (2 miles north-west) and York Town (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south), Egham (11 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Danger Hill and Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include Tomlinscote School (0.6 miles north-east) and Tomlinscote School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The White Hart Public House (0.6 miles west)
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. Planning an evening event in Frimley? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Frimley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella is not an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is usually the most photographed pan.
Questions from Frimley
Could we have live paella in Frimley Lodge Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Frimley for guests?
The closest is Frimley station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Why choose live paella in Frimley?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Frimley. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Frimley hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- 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