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Paella Party Catering for Abinger Hammer events
Looking for paella party catering in Abinger Hammer? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Abinger Hammer?
How our paella party catering works in Abinger Hammer
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Abinger Hammer. Typical bookings include birthday parties and wakes and memorial gatherings, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A country party near Abinger Hammer is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
How the day works
It’s 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. A summer party in Abinger Hammer stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Party venues around Abinger Hammer
Abinger Hammer is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Abinger Hammer, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Abinger Hammer. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Abinger Hammer to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Parks such as Colekitchen Down generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. For guests coming by train, Gomshall station is about 0.5 miles away. Abinger Hammer is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Guildford Road, Hackhurst Lane and Felday Road. For parties just outside Abinger Hammer, we cover Gomshall (1 mile west), Hoe (1 mile south), Sutton Abinger (1 mile south), Abinger (1 mile south-east) and Shere (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Luke’s Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Shere Museum (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Abinger Hammer include Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Local pubs include Abinger Arms (under half a mile north-west)
Occasions we cook for in Abinger Hammer
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Abinger Hammer and Surrey:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Hatchlands Park (3.3 miles north-west) and Polesden Lacey (3.9 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
Where we can cook in Abinger Hammer
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
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FAQs for Abinger Hammer
Is Abinger Hammer close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Abinger Hammer for guests?
Gomshall station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How much does paella party catering cost in Abinger Hammer?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Abinger Hammer? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues often 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.
What affects the price in Abinger Hammer
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
Planning paella party catering in Abinger Hammer? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through 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