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Paella Catering in Thursley
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Thursley.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Live paella catering in Thursley
About our paella catering in Thursley
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it’s served straight from the pan. Whether it is weddings, from canapés to evening food and garden parties and summer barbecues, we can cook vegan paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Thursley, a garden or field is often the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
FAQs for Thursley
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
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.
What’s the nearest station to Thursley for guests?
The closest is Witley station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
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What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Thursley: venues, travel and local tips
Thursley is about 5 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For paella catering in Thursley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Thursley is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area. Whether your event is on The Street, The Lane and Dyehouse Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside Thursley, we cover Pitch Place (1 mile west), Rushmoor (2 miles west), Tilford Common (2 miles north-west), Green Cross (2 miles south-west) and Elstead (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Milford Hospital (4 miles east). Not far away are Upper Lake and Gibbet Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes pub (within half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Let us know about other food at the event
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Planning an evening event in Thursley? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Thursley
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Thursley, people book us for occasions like:
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Company summer parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Witley station, about 3.1 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Catering across Surrey, including Thursley
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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