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Paella Party Catering in Farnham
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Farnham and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Milestone birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Farnham
Paella party catering for your party in Farnham
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We are frequently asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and churros.
In a town like Farnham, a garden party is the classic choice, and a hall or club works if the garden doesn’t. We just need a level spot to cook. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Farnham parties: what to know
Farnham is about 6 miles south of Farnborough, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Farnham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Farnham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Farnham to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like St Joan of Arc's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Farnham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in GU9 and GU10, we plan around your venue. Whether your party is on Barncroft, Approach Road and Saxon Croft or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Being close to the A31 and A287, Farnham is simple for us to get to for your party. Other places close to Farnham for paella party catering include Compton (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north), Upper Hale (2 miles north), Runfold (2 miles east) and Heath End (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (10 miles east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (8 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (14 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Farnham has lots of places to hold a party.
Well-known places in the area include Museum of Farnham (within half a mile north-west) and Farnham Castle (0.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Farnham include St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School (under half a mile east) and Weydon School (1 mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include William Cobbett Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why choose live paella in Farnham?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Events in Farnham and across Surrey
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a late-May party in Farnham, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Farnham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
FAQs for Farnham
Is Farnham close to London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London.
We are having a ceremony at St Joan of Arc's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
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What else we do in Farnham
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
What affects the price in Farnham
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Send us the date, your venue or GU9 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Why choose paella party catering in Farnham?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
If guests are coming by rail, Farnham has its own station, Farnham station.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Payment terms and deposit
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
- 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