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Paella party catering in Bramley, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Bramley. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering for Bramley events
About our paella party catering in Bramley
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. For naming days and christenings and retirement celebrations, we can cook vegetable paella, churros and seafood paella and more.
Around Bramley, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Events in Bramley and across Surrey
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Nearby places to Bramley
Other catering in Bramley
What affects the price in Bramley
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan where rubbish goes
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, at a safe distance.
Sangria sets the mood.
Bramley questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Church of Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Bramley close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Bramley, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Party venues around Bramley
Bramley is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Bramley and nearby villages. Bramley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
Parks such as Shalford Mill generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Church of Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Bramley is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in GU5, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your party could be at a home on High Street, Station Road and Windrush Close. Being close to the B2129, Bramley is easy for us to reach with everything for your party. Other places close to Bramley for paella party catering include Wonersh (1 mile east), Birtley Green (1 mile south-east), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Thorncombe Street (2 miles south-west) and Grafham (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east) and Dorking (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bramley include St Catherine's Hill and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
- Nearby schools include Bramley CofE Aided Infant School and Nursery (within half a mile south) and Broadwater School (1.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf pub (under half a mile west)
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- 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