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Live paella catering in Milford, Surrey
Looking for paella catering in Milford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthday parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering for Milford events
How our paella catering works in Milford
There is something generous about paella: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. For big birthdays and naming days and family parties, we can cook mixed paella, black rice and vegan paella.
In and around Milford, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Catering an event in Milford
Milford is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Milford or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St John the Evangelist's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Milford include Loseley Park (3.5 miles north-east) and Wanborough Manor (4.2 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Milford, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across GU8. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Road, Upper Manor Road and Elmside or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Mousehill (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east) and Lower Eashing (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Godalming Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1 mile east). The countryside around Milford includes Lower Lake and Frith Hill.
- Schools near Milford include Rodborough (0.6 miles south) and St Hilary's School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Lion pub (under half a mile south-west)
For event organisers in Milford
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Milford? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What else we do in Milford
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Around midsummer it stays light in Milford until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- 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.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Milford? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Why choose paella catering in Milford?
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Company summer parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Milford School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
Your questions about paella catering in Milford
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Evangelist's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Confirm allergies by email
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
- 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