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Paella Party Catering in Chiddingfold
Planning paella party catering in Chiddingfold? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Live paella party catering in Chiddingfold
Paella party catering in Chiddingfold, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for big family gatherings and wakes and memorial gatherings.
A country party near Chiddingfold is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose paella party catering in Chiddingfold?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Chiddingfold, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Summer garden parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Neighbourhood celebrations
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Witley station, about 1.5 miles north.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Common questions in Chiddingfold
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Chiddingfold?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Parties in Chiddingfold: gardens, venues and local tips
Chiddingfold is about 10 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Chiddingfold to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Chiddingfold is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Teresa of Avila Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chiddingfold, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in GU8, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Pathfield, Roseneath Drive and Woodside Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Chiddingfold for paella party catering include Hambledon (2 miles north), Highstreet Green (2 miles east), Wormley (2 miles north), Sandhills (2 miles north-west) and Brook (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east), Frimley (14 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Chiddingfold includes Upper Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Pubs nearby include The Swan Inn (within half a mile south-east)
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Chiddingfold is about 8:55pm 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.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Also in Chiddingfold
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
- 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