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Paella Party Catering for Thursley events
Planning paella party catering in Thursley? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering for Thursley events
Paella party catering for your party in Thursley
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Whether it’s retirement celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook vegetable paella, tapas and mixed paella.
Near Thursley, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Planning a party in Thursley
Thursley is about 5 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Thursley will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Thursley is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Witley station, about 3.1 miles east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Thursley, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in GU8 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as The Street, The Lane and Dyehouse Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in Pitch Place (1 mile west), Rushmoor (2 miles west), Tilford Common (2 miles north-west), Green Cross (2 miles south-west) and Elstead (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (4 miles east). Not far away are Upper Lake and Gibbet Hill.
- Local pubs include Three Horseshoes pub (less than half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Thursley questions
Is Thursley too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Thursley
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What affects the price in Thursley
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or GU8 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Thursley, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Occasions we cook for in Thursley
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
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