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Paella Party Catering in Abinger Bottom
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Abinger Bottom: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering in Abinger Bottom
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Abinger Bottom hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Abinger Bottom and the whole of Surrey
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Paella party catering for your party in Abinger Bottom
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and milestone birthdays, serving seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In a small place like Abinger Bottom, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Places near Abinger Bottom
Also in Abinger Bottom
Planning a party in Abinger Bottom
Abinger Bottom is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Abinger Bottom will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our events stretch from Abinger Bottom to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 3 miles north-west. Thinking of a party in Wotton and Abinger Commons? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Abinger Bottom, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the RH5 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Friday Street (1 mile north), Abinger Common (1 mile north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (2 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (1.1 miles north-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (2 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Stephan Langton Inn (0.5 miles north)
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For a late-May party in Abinger Bottom, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
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.
Abinger Bottom: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Abinger Bottom from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Events we cater in Abinger Bottom
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Abinger Bottom and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (4.6 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before booking
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
What paella party catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Planning paella party catering in Abinger Bottom? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
- 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