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Paella party catering in Godalming, Surrey
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Godalming. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Godalming?
Godalming: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Godalming?
Godalming station, in Godalming itself.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Edmund Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
How much does paella party catering cost in Godalming?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we’ll check.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Paella party catering in Godalming, cooked live
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Whether it is neighbourhood celebrations and retirement celebrations, we can cook churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
In a place like Godalming, a garden party is normally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will bring everything else. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Warn the neighbours
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Count adults and children separately
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Why choose paella party catering in Godalming?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Big birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Parks such as Phillips Memorial Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
- Who provides the crockery
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Events in Godalming and across Surrey
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in Godalming stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU7 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Godalming parties: what to know
Godalming is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Godalming, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Godalming. Godalming is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
After a christening at a church like St Edmund Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Loseley Park (2.2 miles north) and Wanborough Manor (3.9 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Godalming, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in GU7 and GU8, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on High Street, Station Road and Market Mews or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Being close to the A3100 and B2130, Godalming is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Aaron's Hill (1 mile west), Busbridge (1 mile south-east), Farncombe (1 mile north), Tuesley (1 mile south) and Upper Eashing (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (under half a mile north). The countryside around Godalming includes Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include St Hilary's School (less than half a mile south-west) and Godalming College (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Richmond Arms Public House (less than half a mile west)
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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