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Paella party catering in Runfold, Surrey
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Runfold.
- Big family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering for Runfold events
Paella party catering in Runfold, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we are frequently booked for retirement celebrations and family get-togethers.
Near Runfold, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
FAQs for Runfold
Do you come out to small places like Runfold?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Runfold close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Nearby places to Runfold
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Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Events in Runfold and across Surrey
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Perfect for your party in Runfold
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
In Runfold and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
Historic houses near Runfold include Farnham Castle (2.2 miles west) and Wanborough Manor (4.2 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
Planning a party in Runfold
Runfold is about 2 miles east of Farnham, in Surrey. For a party in Runfold, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Runfold. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Runfold to Guildford (8 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Church of the Good Shepherd, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 1.7 miles west. Runfold is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of GU10 and GU9. We can cater a party on streets such as Greenacres, Crooksbury Road and Compton Way. Nearby, we also cater parties in Compton (1 mile west), The Sands (1 mile east), Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north) and Seale (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Farnham Castle (2.2 miles west) and Museum of Farnham (2.2 miles west). Not far away are Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.
- Other local spots include Seale and Tongham (1.4 miles north-east)
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Runfold until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
- 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