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Paella Party Catering for Barford events
Looking for paella party catering in Barford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Barford
Paella party catering in Barford, cooked live
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Whether it is wakes and celebrations of life and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Barford suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan where rubbish goes
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Barford hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Parties in Barford: gardens, venues and local tips
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. Whether your party is in the middle of Barford or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Barford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St John the Evangelist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Parks such as The Flashes usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Barford, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the GU10 and GU26 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Barford for paella party catering include Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Barford includes Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Crossways Inn (0.6 miles north)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. For a late-May party in Barford, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Barford
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Barford questions
Is Barford close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in The Flashes?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Also near Barford
Other catering in Barford
Perfect for your party in Barford
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, Haslemere station is about 3.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- 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