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Paella Party Catering in Brookwood
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Brookwood.
- Baby celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Book paella party catering in Brookwood
Paella party catering in Brookwood, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Brookwood. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and family get-togethers.
Country parties near Brookwood suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Hosting a paella party in Brookwood
Brookwood is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. Parties in Brookwood are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Saint Saviour's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, Brookwood has its own station, Brookwood station.
For paella party catering in GU24, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as Sheet's Heath Lane, Connaught Road and Heath Drive. For parties just outside Brookwood, we cover Sheet's Heath (1 mile north), Knaphill (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile north), Lucas Green (2 miles north) and West End (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles south-west), Egham (9 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and The Peacocks (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Knowl Hill School (0.7 miles south-west) and The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College (1.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include Nag's Head Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Brookwood until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU24 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Count adults and children separately
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
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Common questions in Brookwood
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Saviour's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Brookwood Lye?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re 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.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Brookwood and across Surrey
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your party in Brookwood
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Brookwood book us for events such as:
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Summer garden parties
Parks such as Brookwood Lye typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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