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Paella party catering in Bowlhead Green, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Bowlhead Green.
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
Live paella party catering in Bowlhead Green
Paella party catering in Bowlhead Green, cooked live
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. On the menu are vegetable paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and street and neighbourhood parties.
In a small place like Bowlhead Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Perfect for your party in Bowlhead Green
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bowlhead Green and Surrey:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Witley station is about 2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Step by step
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 at the agreed time. A summer party in Bowlhead Green stays light until about 9:20pm 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.
- We check your 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Why choose live paella in Bowlhead Green?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
FAQs for Bowlhead Green
Do you cater 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.
Is Bowlhead Green close to London?
About 36 miles from central London.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
Also in Bowlhead Green
Planning a party in Bowlhead Green
Bowlhead Green is about 7 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Bowlhead Green. Bowlhead Green is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Bowlhead Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across GU8. Local streets include French Lane and Rutton Hill Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Brook (1 mile east), Sandhills (1 mile east), Wormley (2 miles east), Witley (2 miles north-east) and Cramhurst (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Bowlhead Green includes Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Pubs nearby include Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.9 miles east)
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
- 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