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Paella Party Catering in Brewer Street
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 Brewer Street.
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
Planning an event in Brewer Street?
Paella party catering for your party in Brewer Street
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. We cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and milestone birthdays.
Near Brewer Street, parties are often in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Brewer Street
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Your questions about paella party catering in Brewer Street
Is Brewer Street too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Could we have live paella in Kitchen Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
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.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How much does paella party catering cost in Brewer Street?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
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Other catering in Brewer Street
Who books paella party catering in Brewer Street?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Brewer Street, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
Parks such as Kitchen Copse typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Brewer Street hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Surrey, including Brewer Street
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Brewer Street is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- 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
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Party venues around Brewer Street
Brewer Street is about 2 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Brewer Street will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Brewer Street is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
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. For guests coming by train, Merstham station is about 2.2 miles away.
For paella party catering in RH1, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean a party in a garden on Whitehill Lane and Brewer Street or the roads around them. For parties just outside Brewer Street, we cover Nutfield (1 mile south-west), Chaldon (2 miles north), South Merstham (2 miles west), Merstham (2 miles north-west) and South Nutfield (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Dorking (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and The Belfry (3.1 miles west). Not far away are Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Schools near Brewer Street include Oakhyrst Grange School (1.3 miles north) and Merstham Park School (1.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Prince Albert Public House (0.9 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
- 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