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Paella Party Catering in Burstow
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Burstow. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering near Burstow
Who books paella party catering in Burstow?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
After a christening at a church like Church of St Bartholomew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
Paella party catering in Burstow, cooked live
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We’re frequently asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and naming days and christenings, with mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
A country party near Burstow is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Burstow: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Burstow 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.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
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Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Burstow? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Burstow, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Parties in Burstow: gardens, venues and local tips
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. Whether your party is in the middle of Burstow or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Burstow is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Burstow to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Gatwick Airport station, about 1.3 miles west.
Wherever your party is in RH6, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside Burstow, we cover Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Shipley Bridge pub (under half a mile south)
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Burstow
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Send us the date, your venue or RH6 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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