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Paella Catering for Ewhurst Green events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Ewhurst Green.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family celebrations and christenings
Book paella catering in Ewhurst Green
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Evenings in Ewhurst Green stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Ewhurst Green? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Paella catering in Ewhurst Green, made fresh on the day
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Ewhurst Green. Typical bookings include office lunches and staff parties and milestone birthday parties, serving black rice, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a hamlet or village like Ewhurst Green, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
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What else we do in Ewhurst Green
Planning live paella in Ewhurst Green
Ewhurst Green is about 7 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Ewhurst Green or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Ewhurst Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Ewhurst Green to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Ockley station is about 4.2 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Ewhurst CofE Aided Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ewhurst Green. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Surrey takes in GU6, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Plough Lane and The Green. Other places close to Ewhurst Green for paella catering include Ewhurst (1 mile north-west), Mayes Green (1 mile east), Walliswood (2 miles south-east), Cranleigh (2 miles west) and Ellen's Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Ewhurst Green includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Schools near Ewhurst Green include Hurtwood House (2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Bulls Head pub (0.9 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Ewhurst Green
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
Send us the date, your venue or GU6 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Ewhurst Green: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Ewhurst Green for guests?
The closest is Ockley station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ewhurst Green.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Is paella a full meal?
It is a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Events we cater in Ewhurst Green
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Ewhurst Green, people book us for events such as:
- Garden get-togethers
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Sayer's Croft LNR? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For event organisers in Ewhurst Green
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ewhurst Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
- 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