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Paella Catering in Mill Lane
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Mill Lane.
- Garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering near Mill Lane
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Mill Lane and the whole of Surrey
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Paella catering in Mill Lane, made fresh on the day
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Whether it’s retirement and leaving parties and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella and more.
For a rural spot like Mill Lane, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Mill Lane until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Mill Lane? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Also near Mill Lane
Other catering in Mill Lane
Paella catering around Mill Lane
Mill Lane is about 2 miles south-west of Fleet, in Surrey. For paella catering in Mill Lane, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Nicholas' School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Winchfield station, about 3 miles north-west.
Wherever your event is in GU10, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Bowenhurst Lane and Aquarius Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Bowling Alley (1 mile south-east), Crondall (1 mile south), Redlands (1 mile south-east), Dogmersfield (1 mile north) and Crookham Village (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles east), Woking (14 miles east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (4 miles south-east), Frimley (8 miles north-east) and Haslemere (13 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (3.8 miles south-east) and Powderham Castle (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Mill Lane include Tundry Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Local schools include Court Moor School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Exchequer pub (0.9 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or GU10 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Put allergy details in writing
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Questions from Mill Lane
Could we have live paella in Basingbourne Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We are having a ceremony at Old Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Why choose paella catering in Mill Lane?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
In Mill Lane and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Old Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It’s often the most popular pan at an event.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
- 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