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Paella Party Catering in Frimley
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Frimley. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Book paella party catering in Frimley
Perfect for your party in Frimley
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, Frimley station is about 0.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
How our paella party catering works in Frimley
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. On the menu are seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros, and typical bookings are for engagement and anniversary parties and wakes and celebrations of life.
Garden parties are a favourite in Frimley, and a hall or club works if the garden doesn’t. All we need is a level cooking spot. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Events in Frimley and across Surrey
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Frimley questions
Could we have live paella in Frimley Lodge Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Frimley from London?
About 30 miles from central London.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. A summer party in Frimley stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What else we do in Frimley
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price paella party catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Frimley parties: what to know
Frimley is about 1 mile south of Camberley, in Surrey. Across the GU16 area, we can cook for your guests. Frimley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Parks such as Frimley Lodge Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. After a christening at a church like St. Peter's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Paella party catering in GU16 and GU15 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Church Road, Frimley High Street and Station Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Frimley sits on or near the A325 and B311, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. For parties just outside Frimley, we cover Frimley Green (1 mile south), Deepcut (1 mile east), Camberley (1 mile north), Watchmoor (2 miles north-west) and York Town (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south), Egham (11 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Frimley Park Hospital (0.6 miles north-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Danger Hill and Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include Tomlinscote School (0.6 miles north-east) and Tomlinscote School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart Public House (0.6 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
- 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