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Live paella catering in Hascombe, Surrey
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Hascombe.
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
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Paella catering in Hascombe, cooked live
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it’s served straight from the pan. On the menu are seafood paella, vegan paella and vegetable paella, and we’re frequently booked for christenings and family gatherings and engagement and anniversary parties.
Somewhere like Hascombe, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Organising for someone else?
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.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Why choose live paella in Hascombe?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Hascombe and across Surrey
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
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Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Hascombe? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Your questions about paella catering in Hascombe
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Hascombe?
Milford (Surrey) station, about 3 miles west of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How does live paella catering work?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is 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. Planning an evening event in Hascombe? 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering an event in Hascombe
Hascombe is about 7 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Hascombe or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our events stretch from Hascombe to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Milford (Surrey) station is about 3 miles away. Historic houses near Hascombe include Loseley Park (4.8 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Hascombe is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Paella catering in GU8 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include The Street and Church Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Hascombe, we also cover Loxhill (1 mile south), Thorncombe Street (1 mile north), Grafham (2 miles north-east), Munstead Heath (2 miles north-west) and Dunsfold (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles north), Woking (12 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Dorking (12 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (2.6 miles north-west) and Godalming Museum (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Hascombe includes Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Mention any other courses or food
- Count adults and children separately
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Perfect for your event in Hascombe
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Naming days and family parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Peter, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How each diet is kept separate
- 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