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Paella catering in GU30
Live paella catering across GU30, from Liphook, Milland and Weavers Down. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in GU30
Areas within GU30
Events we cater in GU30
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- All catering
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Our paella catering in GU30
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Typical bookings include wedding breakfasts and evening food and community events and fairs, with black rice, mixed paella and vegan paella.
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
What you’ll pay
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why hosts in GU30 choose us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Near you in Liphook
Around Liphook, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near St Mary's Church Centre, The Green Dragon Public House and Bohunt School and the streets around them. Liphook’s nearest station is Liphook station, roughly 0.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Liphook include Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
Live paella across GU30: what to know
Across GU30, we cook in 3 towns and 8 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Liphook, Milland and Weavers Down or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within easy reach of places across GU30, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.
Liphook: For guests coming by train, Liphook station is about 0.5 miles away. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Bohunt School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. In Liphook, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Count adults and children separately
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Occasions we cook for in GU30
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In GU30, people book us for occasions like:
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Garden get-togethers
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Common questions in GU30
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. Our menu lists the options.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
- 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