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Paella Party Catering for Bunce Common events
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 Bunce Common.
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering for Bunce Common events
Paella party catering for your party in Bunce Common
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Whether it’s wakes and celebrations of life and family get-togethers, we can cook seafood paella, mixed paella and churros.
A country party near Bunce Common is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Parties in Bunce Common: gardens, venues and local tips
Bunce Common is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Bunce Common and nearby villages. Bunce Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Bunce Common to Guildford (13 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Inholms Clay Pit usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Bunce Common is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over RH2 and RH3 and the streets around it. That could mean a party in a garden on Gadbrook Road, Leigh Road and Shellwood Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Bunce Common for paella party catering include Dawesgreen (1 mile east), Strood Green (1 mile north), Leigh (1 mile east), Brockham (2 miles north) and Betchworth (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (5 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local pubs include The Seven Stars Public House (0.8 miles east)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Warn the neighbours
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have bins ready
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Why choose live paella in Bunce Common?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Why choose paella party catering in Bunce Common?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Bunce Common, people book us for events such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, Betchworth station is about 2.7 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Bunce Common: your questions answered
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.
How far is Bunce Common from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Do you cover Bunce Common?
Yes, we do. Bunce Common is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
For event organisers in Bunce Common
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
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How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
Planning paella party catering in Bunce Common? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Bunce Common, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your 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.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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