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Paella party catering in Compton, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Compton.
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering for Compton events
Why choose live paella in Compton?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
About our paella party catering in Compton
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for neighbourhood celebrations and anniversary celebrations.
Near Compton, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Places near Compton
More for events in Compton
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Party venues around Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Compton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Compton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook.
Parks such as Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Compton, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in GU3, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Local schools include Prior's Field School (1 mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Harrow pub (under half a mile west)
Questions from Compton
Which station should guests use for Compton?
Farncombe station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cook in Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Sunset in Compton is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Related guides
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Compton
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Who books paella party catering in Compton?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Farncombe station, about 1.6 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have bins ready
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Warn the neighbours
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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