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Paella party catering in Ash, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Ash.
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family get-togethers
Planning an event in Ash?
About our paella party catering in Ash
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. We cook tapas, churros and mixed paella, and we’re often booked for baby celebrations and family reunions.
In a place like Ash, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll bring everything else. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Ash stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Ash, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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.
Planning a party in Ash
Ash is about 2 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU12, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Ash is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as Aldershot Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Wherever your party is in GU12 and GU10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Ash Church Road, Square Field Way and Littlefield Close; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Ash is on the A331 and B3206, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For parties just outside Ash, we cover Ash Green (1 mile east), Tongham (1 mile south-west), Ash Vale (1 mile north), Seale (2 miles south) and Aldershot (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (4 miles south-west), Egham (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Ash Museum (within half a mile north-east) and Guildford Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Ash includes Rowhill Nature Reserve and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include Ash Manor School (0.5 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include The Dover Arms (0.6 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles south)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Let the neighbours know
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Why choose paella party catering in Ash?
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Ash and Surrey:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Wanborough Manor (2.7 miles east) and Farnham Castle (4 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Common questions in Ash
How far is Ash from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Aldershot Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you come to Ash?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Ash is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
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.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, your venue or GU12 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
More for events in Ash
- 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