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Paella Catering in Windlesham
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Windlesham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Planning an event in Windlesham?
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
How our paella catering works in Windlesham
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. That is why it works for so many events. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary celebrations and milestone birthday parties, serving mixed paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana.
For a place the size of Windlesham, your own garden is often the best venue: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Let us know about access to the house. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Catering an event in Windlesham
Windlesham is about 4 miles north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. For an event in Windlesham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Windlesham. Windlesham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Bagshot station is about 1.4 miles away. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Paella catering in GU20 is planned around your venue and timings. From Church Road, Finney Drive and Cooper Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Windlesham for paella catering include Brick Hill (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile south-west), Bagshot (2 miles west), Donkey Town (2 miles south) and Broomhall (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (4 miles south-west), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Egham (6 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chobham Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Windlesham includes Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
- Local schools include Gordon's School (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Sun pub (within half a mile south-east)
Questions from Windlesham
Could we have live paella in Brentmoor Heath?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is paella enough as a main?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Windlesham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and usually costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Windlesham
- Catering across Surrey, including Windlesham
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Windlesham
What else we do in Windlesham
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Windlesham, 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 is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Who books paella catering in Windlesham?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
In Windlesham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
- Family celebrations and christenings
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Windlesham Village Infant School, can book us as a food stall.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Windlesham
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Count adults and children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask for labels on each pan
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
- 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