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Paella party catering in Ash Vale, Surrey
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ash Vale and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
Live paella party catering in Ash Vale
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Paella party catering for your party in Ash Vale
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We’re frequently asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and naming days and christenings, serving seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
Parties around Ash Vale are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Ash Vale questions
Can you cook in Ramillies Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a party in Ash Vale
Ash Vale is about 2 miles north-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Ash Vale, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Mary's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Thinking of a party in Ramillies Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
We cover parties in every part of GU12 and GU14 and the streets around it. From Station Road East, Station Road West and Waverley Drive or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Ash Vale sits on or near the B3165 and B3166, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. If your venue is just outside Ash Vale, we also cover Ash (1 mile south), North Camp (1 mile north-west), Mytchett (2 miles north), Ash Green (2 miles south-east) and Aldershot (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (5 miles north), Farnham (5 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (3 miles north).
A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Farnham Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ash Vale include Aunt's Pool and Ash Ranges.
- Local schools include The Wavell School (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include National Aerospace Library (2 miles north-west)
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a late-May party in Ash Vale, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Warn the neighbours
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
What else we do in Ash Vale
Why choose paella party catering in Ash Vale?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Ash Vale book us for occasions like:
- Birthday parties
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
For guests coming by train, Ash Vale station is about 0.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- 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