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Paella party catering in Compton, Surrey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Compton and the surrounding area.
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
Book paella party catering in Compton
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Paella party catering in Compton, made fresh on the day
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties, with tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
Country parties near Compton suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Catering across Surrey, including Compton
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Party venues around Compton
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Parties in Compton are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Compton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Farnham station is about 1.3 miles away. Local halls and clubs near Compton are an option if the garden is small. Compton is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the GU10 and GU9 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Compton include Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles north-west)
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Questions from Compton
Is Compton too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Marys Parish Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For event organisers in Compton
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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What else we do in Compton
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Compton, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
- 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