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Live paella catering in Millbridge, Surrey
Looking for paella catering in Millbridge? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Live paella catering in Millbridge
How we price paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
How our paella catering works in Millbridge
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. On the menu are vegetable paella, seafood paella and black rice, and we’re often booked for weddings and evening receptions and community events and fairs.
In a rural place like Millbridge, the setting does a lot of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Your questions about paella catering in Millbridge
Which station should guests use for Millbridge?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Where we can cook in Millbridge
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. 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.
Events we cater in Millbridge
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
In Millbridge and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (3.1 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
For event organisers in Millbridge
Organising a club, school or community event in Millbridge? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- We cover Millbridge and the whole of Surrey
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Also near Millbridge
Other catering in Millbridge
Planning live paella in Millbridge
Millbridge is about 2 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Millbridge will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.6 miles north. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Mary's CofE Aided Infant School, can book us as a food stall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Millbridge, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in GU10 is planned around your venue and timings. From Shortfield Common Road, The Reeds Road and Fifield Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Shortfield Common (1 mile west), Frensham (1 mile south), Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-east), Lower Bourne (2 miles north) and Tilford Common (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north) and Farnham Castle (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Millbridge includes Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include Edgeborough School (0.6 miles north) and Weydon School (2.2 miles north-west)
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evenings in Millbridge stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, tell us 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.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
- 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