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Paella Party Catering in Byfleet
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Byfleet.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for Byfleet events
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
How our paella party catering works in Byfleet
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Popular choices include mixed paella, tapas and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for wakes and celebrations of life and anniversaries and engagement parties.
For a party in Byfleet, your garden is often the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Occasions we cook for in Byfleet
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (0.6 miles south-east) and Botleys Mansion (3.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Byfleet is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Byfleet
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Also in Byfleet
Byfleet parties: what to know
Byfleet is about 3 miles south-west of Weybridge, in Surrey. Give us the address of your party in Byfleet, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 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. Thinking of a party in Manor Farm? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Wherever your party is in KT14, we can bring paella party catering to you. Local streets include Church Road, High Road and Binfield Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Byfleet for paella party catering include Wisley (1 mile south), New Haw (1 mile north-west), Brooklands (1 mile north), Pyrford Green (2 miles south-west) and St George's Hill (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (11 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (9 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Runnymede Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.9 miles south). The countryside around Byfleet includes Papercourt Marshes and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Byfleet include Fullbrook School (1.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include Blue Anchor Hotel (under half a mile east)
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Byfleet hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Byfleet and across Surrey
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
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
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Common questions in Byfleet
Can you cook in Manor Farm?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Byfleet for guests?
Byfleet & New Haw station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. We’ll check availability right away.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Byfleet.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
- 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