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Paella Party Catering for Christmas Pie events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Christmas Pie: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering for Christmas Pie events
How our paella party catering works in Christmas Pie
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We cook mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater garden get-togethers and family reunions.
Near Christmas Pie, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
Perfect for your party in Christmas Pie
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Christmas Pie, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
For guests coming by train, Wanborough station is in Christmas Pie itself.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
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Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Christmas Pie, and we will put together a menu and price.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Christmas Pie? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Surrey, including Christmas Pie
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Christmas Pie stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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 from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Hosting a paella party in Christmas Pie
Christmas Pie is about 2 miles east of Ash, in Surrey. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Christmas Pie. Christmas Pie is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Christmas Pie can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook. Nearby historic houses include Wanborough Manor (0.6 miles south-east) and Loseley Park (3.3 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Paella party catering in GU3 is planned around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Cull's Road, Westwood Lane and Flexford Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Christmas Pie for paella party catering include Flexford (1 mile north), Wanborough (1 mile south-east), Normandy (1 mile north), Puttenham (1 mile south) and Willey Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Egham (14 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Guildford Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Guildford Castle (4.3 miles east). Not far away are Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
- Nearby schools include Ash Manor School (2.5 miles west)
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (2.6 miles south-west)
Your questions about paella party catering in Christmas Pie
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Christmas Pie?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
- 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