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Paella party catering in Bishopsgate, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Bishopsgate.
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Book paella party catering in Bishopsgate
Events we cater in Bishopsgate
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bishopsgate and Surrey:
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Royal Chapel of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
About our paella party catering in Bishopsgate
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. For retirement and leaving parties and summer garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of churros, mixed paella and tapas.
Near Bishopsgate, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
Places near Bishopsgate
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Count adults and children separately
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Surrey, including Bishopsgate
For event organisers in Bishopsgate
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. A summer party in Bishopsgate stays light until about 9:25pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Bishopsgate
Could we have live paella in Windsor Great Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Bishopsgate from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bishopsgate.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Bishopsgate parties: what to know
Bishopsgate is about 2 miles north-west of Egham, in Surrey. From the centre of Bishopsgate to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Bishopsgate is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Egham station, about 1.8 miles east. Historic houses near Bishopsgate include Frogmore House (2.5 miles north) and Windsor Castle (3.2 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Here we cover the TW20 postcode area. Whether your party is on Bishopsgate Road, Ridgemead Road and Wick Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Bishopsgate, we also cover Englefield Green (1 mile south-east), Egham Wick (1 mile south), Old Windsor (1 mile north), Wraysbury (2 miles north-east) and Egham (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (9 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (2.4 miles north-west) and Windsor Castle (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Bishopsgate include St Ann's Hill and Virginia Water Lake.
- Nearby schools include Englefield Green Infant School and Nurseries (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Barley Mow Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
- 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