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Paella Catering for Mousehill events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Mousehill: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and family parties
Planning an event in Mousehill?
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Paella catering in Mousehill, cooked live
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Mousehill. For anniversary celebrations and retirement celebrations, we can cook mixed paella, paella Valenciana and black rice and more.
In a rural place like Mousehill, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Nearby places to Mousehill
Also in Mousehill
Catering an event in Mousehill
Mousehill is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Mousehill, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near Mousehill include Loseley Park (3.8 miles north-east) and Wanborough Manor (4.5 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, Milford (Surrey) station is about 0.7 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Mousehill, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across GU8 and the streets around it. Local streets include Green Lane, The Cedars and Moushill Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Milford (1 mile north-east), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east), Witley (1 mile south) and Tuesley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (1.1 miles east) and Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Mousehill includes Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Rodborough (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The White Lion pub (under half a mile north)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Mousehill and the whole of Surrey
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Around midsummer it stays light in Mousehill until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Count adults and children separately
- Confirm allergies by email
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, which is when we typically call guests over.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
FAQs for Mousehill
Do you come out to small places like Mousehill?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook in Rodborough Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you cover Mousehill?
We do. Mousehill is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Mousehill
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Parks such as Rodborough Common typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Comparing caterers
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- If the price includes VAT
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