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Paella party catering in Onslow Village, Surrey
Planning paella party catering in Onslow Village? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering in Onslow Village
Common questions in Onslow Village
Could we have live paella in Broadstreet?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Generally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we’ll check.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How our paella party catering works in Onslow Village
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Popular choices include mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for naming days and christenings and family reunions.
Around Onslow Village, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Give separate numbers for children
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Who books paella party catering in Onslow Village?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Onslow Village, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Family reunions
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Guildford station, about 1 mile east.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Onslow Village stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
How we price paella party catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Planning paella party catering in Onslow Village? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planning a party in Onslow Village
Onslow Village is about 2 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. For a party in Onslow Village, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Onslow Village. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
Historic houses near Onslow Village include Guildford Castle (1.3 miles east) and Loseley Park (1.3 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Thinking of a party in Broadstreet? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Onslow Village, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in GU2 and GU3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Gill Avenue, Farnham Road and Orchard Road. Being close to the A31, Onslow Village is simple for us to get to with everything for your party. For parties just outside Onslow Village, we cover Littleton (1 mile south), Wood Street Village (2 miles north-west), Compton (2 miles south-west), Binscombe (2 miles south) and Fairlands (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (6 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (14 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (1.3 miles east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (0.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Onslow Village include Guildford County School (0.7 miles east) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.1 miles east)
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Surrey, including Onslow Village
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Other catering in Onslow Village
- 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