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Paella Party Catering for Bletchingley events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Bletchingley.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Book paella party catering in Bletchingley
Where we can cook in Bletchingley
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Paella party catering in Bletchingley, cooked live
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and anniversary celebrations.
A country party near Bletchingley is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Your questions about paella party catering in Bletchingley
What’s the nearest station to Bletchingley for guests?
Nutfield station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook in Kitchen Copse?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How much does paella party catering cost in Bletchingley?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
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What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Bletchingley until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Hosting a paella party in Bletchingley
Bletchingley is about 3 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Bletchingley and nearby villages. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Bletchingley to London (about 18 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Kitchen Copse? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Nutfield station, about 1.7 miles south-west.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include High Street, Kenrick Square and St Marys Walk, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Bletchingley, we cover Godstone (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles north-east), Church Town (2 miles east), South Godstone (3 miles south-east) and Tandridge (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Museum (3 miles north) and The Belfry (3 miles west). Open spaces near Bletchingley include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Merstham Park School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Prince Albert Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Surrey, including Bletchingley
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in Bletchingley
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Bletchingley
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
- 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