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Paella party catering in Blackheath, Surrey
Planning paella party catering in Blackheath? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Blackheath?
Why choose live paella in Blackheath?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Blackheath hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Surrey, including Blackheath
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Paella party catering in Blackheath, cooked live
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Blackheath. Whether it is christenings and naming days and big birthdays, we can cook vegetable paella, tapas and churros and more.
Country parties near Blackheath suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Towns and villages near Blackheath
Also in Blackheath
For event organisers in Blackheath
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan where rubbish goes
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Occasions we cook for in Blackheath
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Blackheath:
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (1.1 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Questions from Blackheath
Is Blackheath too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Martin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Generally, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Party venues around Blackheath
Blackheath is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Blackheath and the surrounding area. Blackheath is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 0.6 miles north. After a christening at a church like Church of St Martin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Blackheath is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Surrey takes in GU4. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Chilworth (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (2 miles north-west), Shalford (2 miles west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Peasmarsh (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Farnham (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Shere Museum (2.8 miles east). The countryside around Blackheath includes St Martha's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Local pubs include The Percy Arms (0.7 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it’s light in Blackheath 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 a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Blackheath, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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