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Paella Party Catering in Burgh Heath
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Burgh Heath.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Burgh Heath?
Burgh Heath parties: what to know
Burgh Heath is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Burgh Heath, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Burgh Heath. Burgh Heath is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Parks such as Merland Rise Recreational Ground generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Mary's, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Burgh Heath, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in KT20 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Brighton Road, Heathdene and Can Hatch; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in Great Burgh (1 mile west), Nork (1 mile north), Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Epsom Downs (2 miles north-west) and Langley Vale (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles north-west) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (2.8 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Local schools include The Beacon School (0.5 miles north) and Shawley Community Primary School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Kingswood Arms (0.9 miles south)
Paella party catering in Burgh Heath, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. On the menu are tapas, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and naming days and christenings.
A country party near Burgh Heath is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Burgh Heath is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Who books paella party catering in Burgh Heath?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday parties
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If guests are coming by rail, Kingswood station is about 1 mile away.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Questions from Burgh Heath
Is Burgh Heath close to London?
About 14 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Places near Burgh Heath
What else we do in Burgh Heath
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Burgh Heath and across Surrey
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
- 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