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Paella Party Catering for Box Hill events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Box Hill.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering near Box Hill
Paella party catering for your party in Box Hill
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. On the menu are tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for retirement and leaving parties and neighbourhood celebrations.
In a small place like Box Hill, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
Towns and villages near Box Hill
Other catering in Box Hill
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Planning a party in Box Hill
Box Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Parties in Box Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Box Hill to Guildford (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Betchworth station, about 0.8 miles east. After a christening at a church like St. Andrew's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Box Hill is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in KT20, we can bring paella party catering to you. Streets in the area include Boxhill Road, Usherwood Close and Fort Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Betchworth (1 mile south-east), Brockham (1 mile south), Buckland (1 mile south-east), Strood Green (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (7 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north).
A little further out are Headley Court (2.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Box Hill include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
FAQs for Box Hill
Which station should guests use for Box Hill?
Betchworth station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Box Hill?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Typically, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Box Hill.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Box Hill until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Box Hill
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Box Hill and the whole of Surrey
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Why choose paella party catering in Box Hill?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Historic houses near Box Hill include Polesden Lacey (3.9 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- 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