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Paella Party Catering for Betchworth events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Betchworth.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering for Betchworth events
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
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How our paella party catering works in Betchworth
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and garden parties and summer barbecues, serving chicken and chorizo paella, churros and seafood paella.
In a small place like Betchworth, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Hosting a paella party in Betchworth
Betchworth is about 3 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Betchworth and the surrounding area. Betchworth is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Brockham Limeworks? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Betchworth is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in RH3 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your party could be at a home on The Street, Station Road and Old Reigate Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Betchworth for paella party catering include Buckland (1 mile east), Brockham (1 mile south-west), Box Hill (1 mile north-west), Strood Green (1 mile south-west) and Dawesgreen (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Reigate Priory Museum (2.7 miles east) and Headley Court (3.6 miles north). The countryside around Betchworth includes Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (within half a mile east)
Questions from Betchworth
Do you cater 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.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Michael?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Warn the neighbours
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Also near Betchworth
Other catering in Betchworth
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. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Betchworth
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Betchworth until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Betchworth
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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