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Paella party catering in Capel, Surrey
Planning paella party catering in Capel? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Capel
How it works
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 we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, it is light in Capel until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella party catering in Capel, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We are frequently asked to cater garden get-togethers and big birthdays, serving vegetable paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Capel suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Capel? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Surrey, including Capel
Questions from Capel
Is Capel close to London?
About 26 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Also in Capel
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Why choose paella party catering in Capel?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Capel and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
For guests coming by train, Ockley station is about 0.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Space, access and power needs
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Parties in Capel: gardens, venues and local tips
Capel is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Whether your party is in the middle of Capel or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Capel is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Capel to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Capel, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of RH5 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Laundry Way and Bakers Way, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Capel, we cover Ockley (2 miles west), Beare Green (2 miles north), Paynes Green (2 miles south-west), Kingsfold (2 miles south) and Holmwood Corner (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north) and Reigate (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles south). Not far away are Leith Hill and Warnham LNR.
- 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