Surrey · England
Paella Catering in Highstreet Green
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Highstreet Green and across Surrey.
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering near Highstreet Green
Perfect for your event in Highstreet Green
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
For guests coming by train, Witley station is about 2.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
Paella catering in Highstreet Green, made fresh on the day
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. Whether it is retirement and leaving parties and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook black rice, mixed paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a small place like Highstreet Green, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Highstreet Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Highstreet Green, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Highstreet Green questions
Is Highstreet Green close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Highstreet Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you cater in Highstreet Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Highstreet Green. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Why choose live paella in Highstreet Green?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Highstreet Green. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Highstreet Green hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning live paella in Highstreet Green
Highstreet Green is about 10 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We bring paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Highstreet Green. We cover 395 places across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Highstreet Green to Guildford (10 miles away).
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Highstreet Green, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in GU8 is planned around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Chiddingfold (2 miles west), Hambledon (2 miles north-west), Wormley (3 miles north-west), Sandhills (3 miles north-west) and Hydestile (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (15 miles north), Farnham (11 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north) and Haslemere (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (4.4 miles north). The countryside around Highstreet Green includes Hydon's Ball and Shillinglee Lake.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Highstreet Green
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
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What affects the price in Highstreet Green
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
- 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