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Paella Party Catering in Blackbrook
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Blackbrook: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Milestone birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering near Blackbrook
Paella party catering in Blackbrook, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Blackbrook. For garden get-togethers and birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella and more.
In a small place like Blackbrook, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Parties in Blackbrook: gardens, venues and local tips
Blackbrook is about 2 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. From the centre of Blackbrook to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Blackbrook is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Blackbrook to Guildford (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Holmwood station is about 2 miles away. Historic houses near Blackbrook include Polesden Lacey (4.3 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Blackbrook is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Blackbrook, we also cover North Holmwood (1 mile north-west), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles north-west), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (6 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Betchworth Castle (2.1 miles north) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Open spaces near Blackbrook include Box Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough pub (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (2 miles north)
What affects the price in Blackbrook
These are the factors that matter most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Blackbrook? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Blackbrook questions
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Blackbrook?
Holmwood station, about 2 miles south of the centre.
How early should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Do you cater in Blackbrook?
Yes, we do. Blackbrook is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Blackbrook is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- 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
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Why choose paella party catering in Blackbrook?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Blackbrook, people book us for events such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Parks such as Inholms Clay Pit generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Places near Blackbrook
What else we do in Blackbrook
Where we can cook in Blackbrook
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- 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