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Paella Catering for Rowledge events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Rowledge.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering near Rowledge
FAQs for Rowledge
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint James?
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.
Do you come out to small places like Rowledge?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cover Rowledge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Rowledge and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Paella catering for your event in Rowledge
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields in and around Rowledge. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and family celebrations and christenings.
For a rural spot like Rowledge, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against 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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning live paella in Rowledge
Rowledge is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU10, we can bring the pans to you. Rowledge is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Rowledge Church of England Controlled Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (2.6 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Rowledge. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of GU10 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, Chapel Road and Bell Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Rowledge, we also cover Holt Pound (1 mile west), Boundstone (1 mile north-east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north), Shortheath (1 mile north-east) and Batt's Corner (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Schools near Rowledge include Edgeborough School (1.2 miles east) and Weydon School (1.3 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hare and Hounds pub (less than half a mile west)
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Rowledge? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Rowledge until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is normally the most photographed pan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why Rowledge hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Rowledge and across Surrey
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
How we price paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
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.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Rowledge? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- 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