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Paella party catering in Chelsham, Surrey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Chelsham and the surrounding area.
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering in Chelsham
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Chelsham 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
How our paella party catering works in Chelsham
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the party menu is complete. For celebrations of life and neighbourhood celebrations, we can cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella and more.
A country party near Chelsham is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Your questions about paella party catering in Chelsham
Is Chelsham close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London.
Could we have live paella in Ledgers Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you cater in Chelsham?
We do. We cook at events in Chelsham and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Let the neighbours know
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
About the dishes
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
For event organisers in Chelsham
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Parties in Chelsham: gardens, venues and local tips
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Chelsham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Chelsham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Woldingham station, about 1.9 miles south-west.
Paella party catering in CR6 is planned around your venue. Your party could be at a home on Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road. If your venue is just outside Chelsham, we also cover Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Warlingham Park Hospital (under half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chelsham include Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
- Local schools include Warlingham School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Towns and villages near Chelsham
Other catering in Chelsham
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
Planning paella party catering in Chelsham? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Chelsham and across Surrey
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And 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