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Paella party catering in Artington, Surrey
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Artington and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
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About our paella party catering in Artington
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and anniversaries and engagement parties, with churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Artington, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Organising a club, school or community event in Artington? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
About the dishes
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Artington questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Artington close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Where we can cook in Artington
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Also near Artington
Also in Artington
Hosting a paella party in Artington
Artington is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For a party in Artington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Artington. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
Thinking of a party in Shalford Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Artington, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over the GU3 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a party in a garden on Old Portsmouth Road, The Ridges and River Wey Close. Artington sits on or near the A3100, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Artington for paella party catering include Broadford (1 mile south-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south), Shalford (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile east) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
A little further out are Surrey Police Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north). Open spaces near Artington include Pewley Down and St Catherine's Hill.
- Schools near Artington include Guildford County School (1 mile north) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Public House (within half a mile north)
Why choose live paella in Artington?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Artington hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Who books paella party catering in Artington?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Historic houses near Artington include Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north) and Loseley Park (1.1 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Artington, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Artington is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Read more
- 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