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Paella Catering for Redlands events
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Redlands: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering for Redlands events
Paella catering in Redlands, made fresh on the day
Paella is generous food: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. We’re frequently asked to cater wedding breakfasts and evening food and family celebrations and christenings, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and black rice.
Somewhere as small as Redlands, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Around midsummer it stays light in Redlands until about 9:20pm; 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.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Redlands? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering around Redlands
Redlands is about 3 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Redlands, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Redlands is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Redlands to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Crondall Primary School, can book us as a food stall. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
For paella catering in GU10, we plan around your venue and your guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Warren Corner (1 mile east), Crondall (1 mile south-west), Dora's Green (1 mile south-east), Ewshot (1 mile east) and Bowling Alley (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Hart Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (2.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Redlands include Farnham Park and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include St Nicholas' School (1 mile north) and Court Moor School (2.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.7 miles west)
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Redlands
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
FAQs for Redlands
What’s the nearest station to Redlands for guests?
Farnham station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
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.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main, and tapas or dessert can be added.
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Perfect for your event in Redlands
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
For guests coming by train, Farnham station is about 2.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
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What affects the price in Redlands
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
Send us the date, your venue or GU10 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Redlands? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
- 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