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Paella Catering for Mytchett events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Mytchett and across Surrey.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Company summer parties
Paella catering in Mytchett
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Paella catering in Mytchett, made fresh on the day
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. We are often asked to cater retirement celebrations and family celebrations and christenings, serving chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella.
In and around Mytchett, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evenings in Mytchett stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Mytchett
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Paella catering around Mytchett
Mytchett is about 2 miles south of Frimley, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU16, we can cook for your guests. Mytchett is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Mytchett to Guildford (7 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Mytchett Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Parks such as Frimley Lodge Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
For paella catering in GU16, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your event could be at a home on Wynfields, Coleford Close and Burgess Close. Mytchett sits on or near the B3411, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include North Camp (1 mile south-west), Ash Vale (2 miles south), Farnborough (2 miles west), Cove (3 miles west) and Southwood (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Camberley (3 miles north), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (12 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Frimley Park Hospital (2 miles north) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Danger Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Nearby schools include Henry Tyndale School (1.1 miles north-west) and Sixth Form College (1.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Prince of Wales pub (1 mile north-west)
- Other local spots include National Aerospace Library (1.4 miles west)
Events we cater in Mytchett
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Mytchett and Surrey:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Community events and fairs
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
Towns and villages near Mytchett
What else we do in Mytchett
A closer look at the menu
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Why choose live paella in Mytchett?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Mytchett and across Surrey
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Planning paella catering in Mytchett? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Mytchett
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Frimley Lodge Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
- 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