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Paella Party Catering for Ashford Common events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ashford Common: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering in Ashford Common
How our paella party catering works in Ashford Common
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and family reunions, serving churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Parties around Ashford Common are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Common questions in Ashford Common
Which station should guests use for Ashford Common?
Upper Halliford station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Ashford Common close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Ashford Common until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Is live paella right for your party?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Ashford Common hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
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Events we cater in Ashford Common
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Ashford Common and Surrey:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Upper Halliford station, about 0.9 miles south-east.
Before booking anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The venue requirements
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a paella party in Ashford Common
Ashford Common is about 1 mile north-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Ashford Common. Ashford Common is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ashford Common to Guildford (14 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Saviour, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Strawberry Hill House (4.6 miles east) and Hampton Court Palace (4.6 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Here we cover the TW15 and TW16 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on Saxon Road, Dane Road and Tudor Road. Nearby, we also cater parties in Littleton Common (1 mile south-west), Hounslow (1 mile north-east), Charlton (1 mile south), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile south-east) and Ashford (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
A little further out are Ashford Hospital (1.7 miles north-west) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Ashford Common include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Ashford Common include Sunbury Manor School (1 mile south-east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile south-east)
What affects the price in Ashford Common
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
Planning paella party catering in Ashford Common? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Ashford Common
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed 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