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Paella catering in GU10

We cook at events in every part of the GU10 postcode district, which takes in Lower Bourne, Tongham and Wrecclesham. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.

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About paella catering in GU10

A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. That is why it works for so many events. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, seafood paella and mixed paella, and we are often booked for retirement celebrations and summer garden parties.

We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks.

You share your date, numbers and venue.
We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
We arrive in good time to set up.
The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.

Prices in GU10

Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.

Why book with us

Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Catering across Surrey, including GU10
Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available

Ask for a quote

Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.

Landmarks near Lower Bourne

Locally, our events take us close to The Fox Public House, St Martin by the Green and Highfield South Farnham School and the streets around them. Also close by are Farnham College (0.8 miles north), Underdown nature reserve (0.9 miles west) and Edgeborough School (1 mile south). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Farnham station, about 1.1 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Farnham (1.3 miles north-west) and Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north). Open spaces near Lower Bourne include Culverswell Hill and Aunt's Pool.

Planning live paella in GU10

Across GU10, we cook in 3 towns and 33 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Fleet, Farnham and Ash or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within easy reach of places across GU10, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles and cooking.

Lower Bourne: Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (1.6 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Parks such as Underdown nature reserve normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Planning an evening event in Lower Bourne? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.

Should I cook it myself?

If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.

Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.

Space, weather and the venue

No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:

Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls

About the dishes

Mixed paella

Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s often the first pan to empty.

Paella Valenciana

In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.

Events we cater in GU10

Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.

Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in GU10 book us for occasions like:

Retirement and leaving parties
Family celebrations and christenings
Staff parties and work lunches
Weddings and evening receptions

Why live cooking beats a buffet

A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch.

What your quote should include

Who provides the crockery
Any travel, parking or access charges
How dietary needs and allergies are handled
The deposit and payment dates

FAQs for GU10

Can you serve tapas as well?

Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.

What space do you need to cook?

Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.

Can you serve drinks?

We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.

How long does the paella take?

It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.

Does paella work for big events?

Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.

Who clears up?

We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.

Is paella a full meal?

It’s a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.

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

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