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Paella party catering in Chobham, Surrey
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Chobham and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Chobham
Questions from Chobham
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Lawrence: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Paella party catering in Chobham, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and baby celebrations, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and churros.
Parties around Chobham are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Give separate numbers for children
- Warn the neighbours
- Have bins ready
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Organising a club, school or community event in Chobham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Nearby places to Chobham
What else we do in Chobham
Party venues around Chobham
Chobham is about 3 miles north-west of Woking, in Surrey. From the centre of Chobham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Chobham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Chobham include Botleys Mansion (3.2 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Parks such as Milford Green and Coxhill Green generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
For paella party catering in GU24, we plan around your venue and your guests. From High Street, Back of High Street and Station Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Main roads around Chobham include the A319, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. We also cook at parties in Coxhill Green (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Penny Pot (1 mile south-west), Brick Hill (2 miles north-west) and West End (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-east), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west) and Ewell (15 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Peacocks (2.9 miles south-east) and Brookwood Hospital (2.7 miles south). Not far away are Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
- Schools near Chobham include Woking High School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Sun Public House (less than half a mile south)
Why choose live paella in Chobham?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in Chobham and across Surrey
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
About the dishes
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Chobham until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Chobham, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
What affects the price in Chobham
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in Chobham
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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