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Paella party catering in Ashford, Surrey
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ashford.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Ashford?
About our paella party catering in Ashford
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Typical bookings include big birthdays and retirement celebrations, with chicken and chorizo paella, churros and tapas.
Garden parties are a favourite in Ashford, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if the garden is small. All we need is a level cooking spot. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
FAQs for Ashford
Is Ashford close to London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Ashford?
Ashford has its own station: Ashford Surrey station.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you come to Ashford?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Ashford and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Why choose live paella in Ashford?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. 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.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning paella party catering in Ashford? 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.
Hosting a paella party in Ashford
Ashford is about 6 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. From the centre of Ashford to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Ashford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Ashford to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Parish Church of St Matthew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cook at parties all over TW15, TW19 and TW13. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and London Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. You will find Ashford on the A30 and A308, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Ashford, we also cover Littleton Common (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile south-east), West Bedfont (1 mile north), Stanwell (2 miles north) and Hounslow (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles south), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (4 miles west).
A little further out are Ashford Hospital (0.7 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Ashford include Clarendon Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Thomas Knyvett College (0.6 miles north-west)
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Ashford stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Towns and villages near Ashford
More for events in Ashford
- 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