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Paella Catering for Martyr's Green events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Martyr's Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering for Martyr's Green events
How our paella catering works in Martyr's Green
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. Whether it’s festivals, fairs and school events and naming days and family parties, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella.
In a hamlet or village like Martyr's Green, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Paella compared with other options
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Martyr's Green? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Perfect for your event in Martyr's Green
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Company summer parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Effingham Junction station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
About the dishes
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
Martyr's Green questions
Could we have live paella in The Forest and the Highlands?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Martyr's Green for guests?
Effingham Junction station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Live paella in Martyr's Green: local details
Martyr's Green is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. From the centre of Martyr's Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Parks such as The Forest and the Highlands generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Historic houses near Martyr's Green include Byfleet Manor (2.2 miles north-west) and Hatchlands Park (3.5 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Martyr's Green, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the KT11 postcode area and the streets around it. From Old Lane and Ockham Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Martyr's Green, we also cover Hatchford (1 mile north-east), Hatchford End (1 mile north-west), Downside (1 mile north-east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Pyrford Green (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.4 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.1 miles west). The countryside around Martyr's Green includes Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Swan pub (within half a mile north)
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Martyr's Green? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Put allergy details in writing
- Count adults and children separately
A short rest after cooking helps, and that is when we invite guests up.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
- 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