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Paella Catering for Thorncombe Street events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event turns food into part of your event in Thorncombe Street.
- Big birthdays
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Book paella catering in Thorncombe Street
Paella catering for your event in Thorncombe Street
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. On the menu are black rice, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for fairs, fêtes and festivals and anniversary celebrations.
For a rural spot like Thorncombe Street, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Live paella or other catering?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, 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
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Thorncombe Street
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Planning live paella in Thorncombe Street
Thorncombe Street is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Thorncombe Street. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Thorncombe Street include Loseley Park (3.4 miles north-west) and Chilworth Manor (3.9 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Godalming College, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Thorncombe Street is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cook at events all over GU5. Local streets include Thorncombe Street and Alldens Hill; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Thorncombe Street, we cover Munstead Heath (1 mile west), Birtley Green (1 mile north-east), Grafham (1 mile east), Hascombe (1 mile south) and Bramley (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Dorking (11 miles east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Godalming Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
Places near Thorncombe Street
Other catering in Thorncombe Street
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Send allergies to us in writing
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Thorncombe Street: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Thorncombe Street for guests?
Godalming station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Thorncombe Street too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. In Thorncombe Street, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us 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.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Thorncombe Street
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Thorncombe Street, people book us for occasions like:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Godalming station is about 2.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
- 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