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Paella Party Catering for Abinger events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Abinger and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering for Abinger events
Paella party catering in Abinger, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. For christenings and naming days and milestone birthdays, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella for your guests.
In a small place like Abinger, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Count adults and children separately
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Sangria sets the mood.
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- We cover Abinger and the whole of Surrey
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Abinger questions
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.
How far is Abinger from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Abinger, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Related guides
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Nearby places to Abinger
Also in Abinger
Occasions we cook for in Abinger
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Abinger and Surrey:
- Celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
Abinger parties: what to know
Abinger is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Abinger, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Abinger. Abinger is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Abinger to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Gomshall station is about 1.7 miles away. Thinking of a party in Wotton and Abinger Commons? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Abinger is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in RH5, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Raikes Lane, Sutton Lane and Abinger Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Sutton Abinger (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north-west), Hoe (1 mile west), Gomshall (2 miles north-west) and Shere (3 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (less than half a mile south-east) and Mesolithic Museum (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (2.3 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Abinger Hatch Public House (under half a mile south-east)
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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