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Live paella catering in Holt Pound, 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 in Holt Pound.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Holt Pound?
About our paella catering in Holt Pound
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. For birthday celebrations and naming days and family parties, we’ll put together a menu of paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella and more.
In a rural place like Holt Pound, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Paella catering around Holt Pound
Holt Pound is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the GU10 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Holt Pound to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Historic houses near Holt Pound include Farnham Castle (2.7 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Holt Pound 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.
For paella catering in GU10, we plan around your venue. From Fullers Road and The Wickets or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at events in Rowledge (1 mile east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-east), Boundstone (1 mile east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile south-west) and Shortheath (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north-east), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Ash (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Powderham Castle (2.2 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south). The countryside around Holt Pound includes Farnham Heath and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east) and Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Cherry Tree pub (0.5 miles south-east)
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What paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Holt Pound? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
Events we cater in Holt Pound
Live paella is food and a show in one. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food is hot and generous.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Holt Pound, people book us for occasions like:
- Company summer parties
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Underdown nature reserve? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Holt Pound until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Holt Pound questions
What’s the nearest station to Holt Pound for guests?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Is Holt Pound too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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