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Paella catering in GU4
Hosting a party in GU4? We cover Burpham, Shalford and Chilworth and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Planning an event in GU4?
Where we cater in GU4
- Burpham
- Shalford
- Chilworth
- Jacobs Well
- West Clandon
- East Clandon
- Sutton Green
- East Shalford
- Blackheath
- Broadford
- Guildford
- Merrow
Catering in GU4
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
How paella catering works in GU4
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. Popular choices include vegan paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana, and we’re frequently booked for anniversaries and engagement parties and summer garden parties.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
What it costs in GU4
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why hosts in GU4 choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across Surrey, including GU4
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Near you in Burpham
Locally, our events take us close to Burpham Foundation Primary School, Riverside Park and St Peter's Catholic School. Nearby too are George Abbot School (under half a mile south) and Church of the Holy Spirit (less than half a mile east). The closest station to Burpham is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (2 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles east). Not far away are Silent Pool and Pewley Down.
Planning live paella in GU4
GU4 covers everything from Guildford, Burpham and Merrow to 9 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within easy reach of places across GU4, where some venues have extra rules about vehicles and cooking.
Burpham: If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Spirit, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Historic houses near Burpham include Clandon Park (1.7 miles east) and Guildford Castle (2 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. In Burpham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Why live paella works
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Whatever you’re celebrating in GU4, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family celebrations and christenings
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Is live paella right for you?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Ask for labels on each pan
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Common questions in GU4
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Are premium seafood options available?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
- 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