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Live paella catering in Wormley, Surrey
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Wormley and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Milestone birthday parties
Planning an event in Wormley?
About our paella catering in Wormley
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts and evening food and anniversary celebrations.
In a small place like Wormley, events are typically in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. 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. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Towns and villages near Wormley
Other catering in Wormley
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. 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.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Mention any other courses or food
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Around midsummer it stays light in Wormley until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Common questions in Wormley
Do you come out to small places like Wormley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Planning live paella in Wormley
Wormley is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For an event in Wormley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Wormley. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. Our events stretch from Wormley to Guildford (8 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as King Edward's School Witley, 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. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Wormley. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8. From Petworth Road, Robin Way and Brook Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Wormley, we also cover Sandhills (1 mile west), Hambledon (1 mile east), Brook (1 mile west), Witley (1 mile north) and Chiddingfold (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north).
A little further out are Godalming Museum (3.7 miles north) and Milford Hospital (2.3 miles north). The countryside around Wormley includes Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (0.9 miles north) and Rodborough (1.9 miles north)
What affects the price in Wormley
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Wormley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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